Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine

INCI: PALMITAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine (CAS 39669-97-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, Cationic Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.

CAS Number
39669-97-1
Function
Antistatic, Cationic Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Chemistry & Identifiers

Formula
C21H44N2O
MW
340.6 g/mol
PubChem CID
38313
IUPAC Name
N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]hexadecanamide
InChIKey
BDHJUCZXTYXGCZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR: safe when formulated to be non-sensitizing (2014/2019).

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine - available to Pro subscribers.

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Additional Ingredient Properties

1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.

surfactant
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Function Categories & List Membership

Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent

Expert Verdict

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Regulatory Flags

ALLERGEN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?

Limited ingredient-specific data; safety depends on read-across from stearamidopropyl dimethylamine (C18 homolog). Classified H315, H318, Skin Sens 1B. DMAPA impurity is a known contact sensitizer (NESIL 1,000 ug/cm2) and must be minimized in formulation. The EU classifies Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?

Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?

Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Antistatic, Cationic Emulsifier, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39669-97-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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