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PENTACLETHRAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

CAS 2180952-74-1 Updated
62

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A bio-derived fatty amidoamine used as a mild conditioner or co-emulsifier. Generally tolerated; like all amines, formulation must avoid nitrosating partners.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild conditioning amine derived from Pentaclethra macroloba seed oil
  • Used as a co-emulsifier or hair-conditioning agent
  • Bio-derived feedstock

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amides of fatty amines can be mildly irritating at higher %
  • Theoretical N-nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Limited public safety review

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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