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OLEAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

CAS 109-28-4
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

An amidoamine surfactant derived from oleic acid, used as a hair and skin conditioning agent. It carries multiple GHS hazard classifications: H314 (causes severe skin burns and eye damage), H317 (may cause allergic skin reactions), H318 (causes serious eye damage), and H410 (very toxic to aquatic life). Under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, substances with such hazard profiles face use restrictions; while not individually listed in Annex III, substances classified as skin sensitizers Category 1 under CLP are subject to mandatory labeling requirements in rinse-off products above 0.01%.

Skin benefits

  • Hair conditioning properties
  • Antistatic agent

Known concerns

  • Skin corrosive - causes severe burns (H314)
  • Skin sensitizer - may cause allergic skin reaction (H317)
  • Serious eye damage (H318)
  • Very toxic to aquatic life (H410)
  • Classified asDanger signal word

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve — always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.