Dimethyl Soyamine
What is it?
Dimethyl Stearamine, Dimethyl Lauramine, Dimethyl Myristamine, Dimethyl Palmitamine, Dimethyl Behenamine, Dimethyl Cocamine, Dimethyl Tallowamine, Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine and Dimethyl Soyamine are antistatic agents used in non-coloring hair care products.
Safety Information
The safety of Dimethyl Stearamine, Dimethyl Lauramine, Dimethyl Myristamine, Dimethyl Palmitamine, Dimethyl Behenamine, Dimethyl Cocamine, Dimethyl Tallowamine, Dimethyl Hydrogenated Tallowamine and Dimethyl Soyamine have been assessed by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel. The CIR Expert Panel evaluated the scientific data and concluded that these ingredients were safe as currently used in non-coloring hair care products.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Dimethyl Stearamine and the related ingredients are used in hair care products to prevent or inhibit the buildup of static electricity.
Scientific facts:
Dimethyl Stearamine and the related ingredients may also be used as corrosion inhibitors. Some studies also suggest that Dimethyl Stearamine and Dimethyl Lauramine have antibacterial and fungicidal activities.
