What does the restriction note for SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA mean?

The restriction field for SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA reads: III/61. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What function does SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA carries the following function designation(s): CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

What other records share CAS 69227-24-3?

CAS 69227-24-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

How do I check if my formula contains SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA?

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InventoryRef 8385915/10/2010

SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA

Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsatd., N-(hydroxyethyl); Sunfloweramide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: III/61.

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Market	Evidence status	Records	Source language
European Union	Evidence linked Restricted entry found Open this evidence	1	English and EU languages
Great Britain	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Canada	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and French
New Zealand	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
ASEAN	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and national languages
China	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Chinese with selected English material
Japan	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Japanese; official English translation available
South Korea	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Korean with some English names
United States	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Australia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English
Brazil	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Portuguese with INCI crosswalks
India	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	English and Hindi
Saudi Arabia	Source mapped Official source mapped; ingredient rule not imported	0	Arabic and English

What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording: biological_material

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Sunfloweramide mea

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Inventory details for SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA

INCI name

SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA

Description

Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsatd., N-(hydroxyethyl); Sunfloweramide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 83859
Imported identity: SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 61

Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts

Key data

CAS

69227-24-3

273-927-3

Restriction

III/61

Function

CLEANSING: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING: Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilizing foams in general.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#28103 · SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

STEARAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDECLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

STEARAMINE OXIDEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFA…

STEARYL ALCOHOLEMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT -…

STEARYL BETAINEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFA…

TALLAMIDE DEASURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

TALLOW AMIDEEMULSION STABILISING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FO…

TALLOW BETAINEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - F…

TALLOWAMIDE DEAANTISTATIC, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FO…

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA reads: "III/61". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 69227-24-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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