Dimethyl Behenamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N,N-Dimethyldocosylamine
What does it do?
Dimethyl Behenamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Dimethyl Behenamine is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dimethyl Behenamine?
Dimethyl Behenamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N,N-Dimethyldocosylamine
Is Dimethyl Behenamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Dimethyl Behenamine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethyl Behenamine do in cosmetic products?
Dimethyl Behenamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Behenamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethyl Behenamine is 21542-96-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010