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N-METHYLBENZYLAMINE

CAS 103-67-3 Updated
15

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

About

A secondary amine used as a chemical intermediate. Secondary amines readily form carcinogenic nitrosamines and the substance carries acute toxicity flags, making it unsuitable for cosmetics.

Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACE MODIFIER

Skin benefits

  • Industrial intermediate, niche cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • Secondary amine — readily forms nitrosamines
  • Skin and respiratory irritant
  • Acute toxicity by inhalation
  • Generally inappropriate for cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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