# DIMETHYL LAURAMINE ISOSTEARATE

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_source_ref_annex_ref_iii_62
Categories: beauty
Functions: Emulsifier, Softener and conditioner
Identifier: DTXSID0072148

> DIMETHYL LAURAMINE ISOSTEARATE is used as emulsifier / softener and conditioner. Greenveil chemical-concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.. Assessed from 6 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern score: 70/100 — High concern based on regulatory listings.
- Confidence: 4
- Rationale: Trialkylamines, trialkanolamines and their salts is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.

## Regulatory status

- EU: restricted — Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Leave-on products (b) Rinse-off products Maximum concentration: (a) 2.5% Other conditions: (a) (b) - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Minimum purity: 99% - Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers
- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 51 composition records across product categories including Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner, Emulsifier.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._