Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
9-Octadecenoic acid, compound with N,N-dimethyl-1-dodecanamine
What does it do?
Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate 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
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate 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 Lauramine Oleate?
Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 9-Octadecenoic acid, compound with N,N-dimethyl-1-dodecanamine
Is Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate do in cosmetic products?
Dimethyl Lauramine Oleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
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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