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DIHYDROXYETHYL C8-10 ALKOXYPROPYLAMINE OXIDE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An amine oxide surfactant derived from C8-10 alcohol ethoxylates, used for its thickening and cleansing properties.

Dihydroxyethyl C8-10 Alkoxypropylamine Oxide is an ethoxylated amine oxide with C8-10 alkyl chains. Amine oxides are non-ionic at neutral pH but become cationic under acidic conditions. They are widely used in cosmetics as viscosity boosters, foam enhancers, and conditioning agents. C8-10 chains are considered readily biodegradable. The ingredient is not listed on EU Annex II or III. Minor concerns exist around nitrosamine formation if used with日照 preservatives in the same formulation.

Skin benefits

  • viscosity modification
  • foam boosting
  • mild cleansing
  • conditioning at low pH

Known concerns

  • potential nitrosamine formation when combined with certain preservatives
  • minor skin irritation at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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