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LAURIC/MYRISTIC/PALMITIC/OLEIC 3-AMINOPROPANOL AMIDES/ESTERS

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A mixed fatty-acid amide/ester of 3-aminopropanol used as a conditioner and emulsifier. Possible secondary-amine impurities mean it's a Use-With-Awareness ingredient.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Acts as cationic-leaning conditioner and emulsifier
  • Combines fatty-acid emollience with amine charge
  • Works in hair-care detangling formats

Known concerns

  • Aminopropanol amides can carry secondary-amine traces with nitrosamine concern
  • Potential for skin irritation at higher loads
  • Limited CIR coverage for the cocktail form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Related hair conditionings

Same plant / compound family

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