Is Sesamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Sesamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sesamide DEA
INCI: SESAMIDE DEA [^1_7]
Sesamide DEA (CAS Not individually assigned; falls under CIR diethanolamide review group [^1_7]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – foam boosting; viscosity increasing agent [^1_8][^1_7]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not individually assigned; falls under CIR diethanolamide review group [^1_7]
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Function
Surfactant – foam boosting; viscosity increasing agent [^1_8][^1_7]
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR concluded safe as used when formulated to be nonirritating and free DEA does not exceed safe levels; must not be used in products where N-nitroso compounds can form [^1_9][^1_7]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sesamide DEA.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sesamide DEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sesamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Sesamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sesamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Sesamide DEA functions as: Surfactant – foam boosting; viscosity increasing agent [^1_8][^1_7]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; falls under CIR diethanolamide review group [^1_7].
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