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MYRISTAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

CAS 45267-19-4 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut-style amidoamine that becomes a hair-conditioning cation when paired with acid. Generally well tolerated; like other amidoamines, purification matters.

Skin benefits

  • Cationic-precursor amidoamine
  • Hair-conditioning at low pH
  • Anti-static and detangling

Known concerns

  • Acid-needed to activate cationic charge
  • Possible mild eye/skin irritation
  • Possible nitrosamine formation if poorly purified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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