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Surfactant

MYRISTAMINE OXIDE

CAS 3332-27-2 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 C14 amine oxide surfactant used as a foam booster and conditioner. ECHA tags it Danger for serious eye damage. Acceptable in dilute rinse-offs; not for leave-on or eye-area products.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster and conditioner
  • Antistatic in haircare
  • Helps cleanse

Known concerns

  • Causes serious eye damage (H318) per ECHA
  • Skin irritant (H315)
  • Aquatic toxicity (H400/H410)
  • Use limited to rinse-off, low %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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