Is Lanolinamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Lanolinamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Lanolinamide DEA
INCI: LANOLINAMIDE DEA
Lanolinamide DEA (CAS 20457-75-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – foam booster; viscosity controlling agent; emulsifying agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Lanolinamide DEA is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H410, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.5%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Surfactant – foam booster; viscosity controlling agent; emulsifying agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(Z,12R)-N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enamide
InChIKey
DWIUBTKCNCCGOO-QOYCNBSOSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with caution — CIR assessed DEA-containing cocamides and related compounds; safe when formulated to avoid nitrosamine contamination (DEA itself limited)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Lanolinamide DEA.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Lanolinamide DEA.
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanolinamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Lanolinamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Lanolinamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Lanolinamide DEA functions as: Surfactant – foam booster; viscosity controlling agent; emulsifying agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20457-75-4.
Is Lanolinamide DEA used outside cosmetics?
Lanolinamide DEA also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Lanolinamide DEA have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Lanolinamide DEA is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H410, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.5%.
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