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DEA-MYRISTATE

CAS 53404-39-0
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Dea-myristate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Note: subject to regulatory restrictions in some markets. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

DEA-myristate is the diethanolamine salt of myristic acid. DEA and its salts are restricted under EU Annex II/411 due to concerns about nitrosamine formation (when combined with nitrate-preserved formulations or under certain conditions) and potential carcinogenicity. The restriction specifically addresses DEA compounds used in cosmetics. This ingredient would not be permitted in cosmetic products sold in the EU market.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II/411 prohibited — DEA derivative
  • Nitrosamine formation potential
  • Skin and respiratory sensitisation concern

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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