Dimethyl Capramide
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N,N-Dimethyl Decanamide
What does it do?
Dimethyl Capramide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
-
Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Dimethyl Capramide is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 60). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dimethyl Capramide?
Dimethyl Capramide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N,N-Dimethyl Decanamide
Is Dimethyl Capramide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Dimethyl Capramide is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethyl Capramide do in cosmetic products?
Dimethyl Capramide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Dimethyl Capramide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethyl Capramide is 14433-76-2.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010