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DIMETHYL BEHENAMINE

CAS 21542-96-1 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A long-chain dimethyl tertiary amine used as a cationic conditioning agent. Effective on hair, but tertiary amines can form nitrosamines if paired with the wrong nitrosating agents in a formula.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cationic conditioning amine
  • Antistatic in hair products
  • Pairs with anionic surfactants

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amine — nitrosamine formation risk in formula
  • Mild eye and skin irritant
  • Cationic surfactant — fish/aquatic toxicity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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