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Surfactant

TIPA-MYRISTATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A triisopropanolamine salt of myristic acid used as a mild surfactant. EU Annex III restricts TIPA use to limit nitrosamine formation and prohibits combination with nitrosating agents.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant from natural fatty-acid base
  • Buffering effect

Known concerns

  • TIPA is a tertiary alkanolamine — EU Annex III restrictions and nitrosamine-precursor concern
  • No use with nitrosating agents per EU
  • Skin/eye irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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