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Surfactant

MINKAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE

CAS 124046-29-3 Updated
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

An amine-oxide surfactant derived from mink oil. Functions as a mild foam booster; animal-source and amine-class trace nitrosamine risk weigh against it.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild secondary surfactant
  • Foam booster in shampoos
  • Conditioning effect

Known concerns

  • Mink-oil source raises ethical/animal concerns
  • Possible amine-derived sensitization
  • Trace nitrosamine risk from secondary amines

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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