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Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

SAPDMA

Safety Notes

Amine conditioner; often used with organic acids to form quaternary-like conditioning system; good for detangling; low sensitization risk

Function & Common Use

Function

Hair Conditioning

Category

Conditioner

Common In

Conditioners hair masks

Origin

Semi-synthetic (stearic acid + DMAPA)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe to use in skincare?

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Amine conditioner; often used with organic acids to form quaternary-like conditioning system; good for detangling; low sensitization risk

Is Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine allowed in India?

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine used for in cosmetics?

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine functions as: Hair Conditioning. It is commonly found in: Conditioners hair masks.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS7651-02-7
EC231-609-1

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