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Skin Conditioning

ACETAMIDE MEA

CAS 142-26-7 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A conditioning agent based on acetamide and monoethanolamine. Acetamide is classified IARC 2B (possible carcinogen); EU restricts use. Better-alternative humectants exist.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Hair and skin conditioning
  • Humectant action

Known concerns

  • Acetamide is IARC Group 2B (possible carcinogen)
  • GHS H318 — serious eye damage
  • Ethanolamine residues raise nitrosamine concerns
  • EU restricted in some categories

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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