Is OLEAMIDE safe in cosmetics?
OLEAMIDE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
OLEAMIDE
Also known as: EINECS 206-103-9, NSC 26987, UNII-7L25QK8BWO, (9Z)-9-Octadecenamide, (Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid amide (+4 more)
OLEAMIDE (CAS 301-02-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. 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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Function
Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(Z)-octadec-9-enamide
InChIKey
FATBGEAMYMYZAF-KTKRTIGZSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Lubricating agent
Opacifer
Viscosity modifier
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OLEAMIDE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
needs-enrichment
Known Synonyms
EINECS 206-103-9
NSC 26987
UNII-7L25QK8BWO
(9Z)-9-Octadecenamide
(Z)-Octadec-9-enoic acid amide
9-Octadecenamide
9Z-octadecenamide
Oleyl amide
cis-9,10-Octadecenoamide
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Opacifer
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Lubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
detected; Europe; Toys and children's products
detected; Europe; Toys and children's products
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OLEAMIDE allowed in the EU?
OLEAMIDE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OLEAMIDE do in cosmetics?
OLEAMIDE functions as: Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 301-02-0.
Is OLEAMIDE used outside cosmetics?
OLEAMIDE also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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