Is OATAMIDE MEA safe in cosmetics?
OATAMIDE MEA has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OATAMIDE MEA
OATAMIDE MEA (CAS Not widely published (oat fatty acid monoethanolamide)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling. 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 (oat fatty acid monoethanolamide)
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Function
Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Allowed — not specifically restricted. CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has assessed similar fatty acid monoethanolamides.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OATAMIDE MEA.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OATAMIDE MEA allowed in the EU?
OATAMIDE MEA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OATAMIDE MEA do in cosmetics?
OATAMIDE MEA functions as: Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (oat fatty acid monoethanolamide).
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