Is Dodecenamide MEA safe in cosmetics?
Dodecenamide MEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dodecenamide MEA
INCI: DODECENAMIDE MEA
Dodecenamide MEA (CAS Not widely published (structurally related to Cocamide MEA, CAS 68140-00-1)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant — foam booster, viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published (structurally related to Cocamide MEA, CAS 68140-00-1)
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Function
Surfactant — foam booster, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction; CIR has reviewed alkanolamide class
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dodecenamide MEA.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Dodecenamide MEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dodecenamide MEA allowed in the EU?
Dodecenamide MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dodecenamide MEA do in cosmetics?
Dodecenamide MEA functions as: Surfactant — foam booster, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (structurally related to Cocamide MEA, CAS 68140-00-1).
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