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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 3 weeks ago 2 Members · 2 Replies

  • cocamide DEA
  • nitrosamine
  • shampoo
• 2 Replies

• 

  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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