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Surfactant intermediate (raw amine)

DIMETHYL LAURAMINE

CAS 112-18-5
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A raw fatty amine used as a chemical building block, not a finished cosmetic ingredient. It is corrosive and aquatic-toxic in its pure form, so any appearance in finished products is a red flag.

Function

ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Functions as a surfactant intermediate for producing milder derivatives
  • Provides antistatic properties in finished neutralized forms
  • Used industrially as a precursor to amine oxides and betaines

Known concerns

  • GHS H314: causes severe skin burns and eye damage in its raw form
  • Classified as very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects (H410)
  • Harmful if swallowed (H302) and suspected of reproductive effects
  • Should not appear directly in leave-on cosmetic products

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

Same plant / compound family

55
DIMETHYL LAURAMINE DIMER DILINOLEATE
Hair Conditioning
 60
DIMETHYL LAURAMINE ISOSTEARATE
Emollient
 55
DIMETHYL LAURAMINE OLEATE
Hair Conditioning

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