Is Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe in cosmetics?
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine
INCI: RICINOLEAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine (CAS 20457-75-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, hair conditioning agent (amidoamine — precursor for quaternization). 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H410, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic, hair conditioning agent (amidoamine — precursor for quaternization)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
(Z,12R)-N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enamide
InChIKey
DWIUBTKCNCCGOO-QOYCNBSOSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe as used — reviewed under fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamines; formulate to be non-sensitizing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
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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 Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in the EU?
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in cosmetics?
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Antistatic, hair conditioning agent (amidoamine — precursor for quaternization). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 20457-75-4.
Is Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine used outside cosmetics?
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Ricinoleamidopropyl Dimethylamine is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H410, H314, H317) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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