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  • Nitrosamine Formation possible in this formula?

    Posted by Abdullah on April 9, 2024 at 11:45 pm

    Is there a possibility of nitrosamine formation in formula with these ingredients?<div>

    Active surfactants

    SLES 4-14%

    SLS 1-6%

    CAPB 1-2%

    Cocamide DEA or cocamide methyl MEA 0.5-3%

    Formalin 0.03-0.1%

    CMI MI 0.03-0.1%

    Citric acid 0.1- 4%

    pH 5-7

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    Abdullah replied 8 months, 1 week ago 2 Members · 2 Replies
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  • Perry44

    Administrator
    April 10, 2024 at 8:18 am

    If you use Cocamide DEA, yes, it’s possible. With Cocamide MEA, probably not.

    • Abdullah

      Member
      April 10, 2024 at 9:50 am

      Thanks

      Is it because of formalin or CMI MI in the formula?

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