Is Stearamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Stearamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearamide DEA
INCI: STEARAMIDE DEA
Stearamide DEA (CAS 93-82-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, foam boosting, viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antistatic, foam boosting, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide
InChIKey
XGZOMURMPLSSKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe for rinse-off products; leave-on products safe at concentrations limiting free ethanolamine release to 5%, max 40% use concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearamide DEA.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearamide DEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Stearamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Stearamide DEA functions as: Antistatic, foam boosting, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-82-3.
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