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TEA-LAUROYL METHYLAMINOPROPIONATE

CAS 89353-55-9
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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About

A triethanolamine amino acid salt surfactant used as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetics, regulated under EU Annex III entry III/62 with specific use conditions.

This is the triethanolamine salt of lauroyl methylaminopropionic acid, functioning as an anionic surfactant and cleansing agent in cosmetic formulations. Listed in EU CosIng Annex III under entry III/62, which restricts its use in conjunction with nitrosating agents to limit N-nitrosamine formation. TEA salts are permitted in cosmetics but must be kept free of nitrosamine contamination. Minor skin irritation possible.

Skin benefits

  • Cleansing and foaming agent
  • Improves product texture and foaming properties

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted (III/62) due to nitrosamine formation potential
  • Nitrosamine contamination risk if used with nitrosating agents
  • Minor skin and eye irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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