Palmitamine Oxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hexadecyldimethylamine N-oxide
What does it do?
Palmitamine Oxide 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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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Palmitamine Oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palmitamine Oxide?
Palmitamine Oxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexadecyldimethylamine N-oxide
Is Palmitamine Oxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Palmitamine Oxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Palmitamine Oxide do in cosmetic products?
Palmitamine Oxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Palmitamine Oxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Palmitamine Oxide is 7128-91-8.
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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