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OLIVAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE.

Questionable CAS 124046-31-7 / ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING

Olivamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is a multifaceted ingredient functioning as a surfactant, emulsifier, and conditioning agent. Derived from fatty acids, it facilitates the stable mixing of oil and water while enhancing the texture and feel of cosmetic products.

Summary

Antistatic Hair Conditioning Surfactant Emulsifying

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by lowering surface tension, enabling immiscible liquids like oil and water to form stable emulsions. In hair and skin applications, its conditioning properties help to reduce static electricity and improve manageability, contributing to a smoother and softer feel.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 4 – 5
0 7 14

Stability

Optimal stability and typical pH for similar amidopropyl dimethylamine lactates are observed in the acidic range of 4.0 to 5.0 (for a 10% aqueous solution). Related compounds exhibit salt-sensitive behavior, where high electrolyte concentrations can significantly diminish water solubility, a characteristic that can be utilized for targeted deposition of conditioning agents.

Conflicts

  • High electrolyte formulations (due to the salt-sensitive nature observed in related compounds)
  • Potential for cross-sensitization with other amideamine type emulsifiers, such as ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine lactate and tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine, for individuals with existing sensitivities.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk High

Olivamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate belongs to a class of fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamines deemed safe for cosmetic use only when formulated to be nonsensitizing, potentially requiring a quantitative risk assessment. This ingredient class is identified as a potential dermal sensitizer, partly due to the impurity 3,3-dimethylaminopropylamine. A related compound, oleamidopropyl dimethylamine, at 0.3% in a baby body lotion, was linked to numerous sensitization cases, and its concentrations in face/neck products have seen reductions from 4% to 1%. The ingredient is FDA-registered, which denotes recognition but not an explicit safety approval status. No specific SCCS opinion was identified.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy High
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Given its classification as a potential dermal sensitizer, high irritancy profile, and a "safe with restrictions" status necessitating precise formulation to ensure non-sensitizing properties, Olivamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate is a questionable inclusion for Moumoujus precision skincare formulations without rigorous validation of its safety in the intended product matrix.

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