Palmitamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hexadecylamine
What does it do?
Palmitamine 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Palmitamine is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Palmitamine?
Palmitamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexadecylamine
Is Palmitamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Palmitamine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Palmitamine do in cosmetic products?
Palmitamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic.
What is the CAS number of Palmitamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Palmitamine is 143-27-1.
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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