Azelamide Mea
INCI: AZELAMIDE MEA
CAS 242132-61-2
Nonanoic acid, 9-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-9-oxo-,
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Nonanoic acid, 9-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-9-oxo-,
Purpose
Function
Surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling. Also functions as a skin-brightening and anti-sebum active
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Banned
Safety
POOR
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Primary concern is potential N-nitrosamine formation in the presence of nitrosating agents; formulators must avoid combining with nitrosating systems. Otherwise low irritation and good skin tolerance. Water-soluble azelaic acid derivative (pro-active ingredient) that converts to azelaic acid on skin; recommended use level 0.5-2.35%; heat-stable, added during the aqueous phase
US Note
Allowed - CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review) has evaluated this ingredient with the N-nitrosamine formation caveat
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