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Minkamide DEA

Korean: 밍크아마이드디이에이 · Functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting

KR South Korea (MFDS)

Restricted MFDS restricted ingredients

Conditions (official MFDS text, Korean):
2급 아민함량이 5%를 초과하는 경우에 한함

Source: MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions · checked Oct 17, 2026

EU European Union (CosIng)

Restricted Annex III/60

Maximum: Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%

Conditions: - Do not use with nitrosating systems - Maximum secondary amine content: 5% (applies to raw materials) - Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 microgram/kg - Keep in nitrite-free containers

Source: EU CosIng — Annex III · checked Oct 17, 2026

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How Minkamide DEA is treated in 4 more markets, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

MarketStatusConditions
CN ChinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : 니트로화 시스템과 함께 사용하지 않고, 니트로아소민의 형성을 피해야 함; 제품 중 2차 알킬아민의 최대함량은 0.5%이며,니트로아소민의 최대함량은 50μg/kg임;원료 중 2차 알킬아민의 최대함량은 5%이며 아질산염이 없는 용기에 보존하여야 함.
AS ASEAN (10 countries)Restricted MFDS summary (Korean): * 【Restrictions】 Maximum authorised concentration in the finished cosmetic product : Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * 【Restrictions】 Other limitations and requirements : • Do not use with nitrosating systems • Maximum secondary amine...
BR BrazilRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : No use with nitrosating systems. Maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials:...
AR ArgentinaRestricted MFDS summary (Korean): * Restrictions 【Maximum concentration permitted at final product】 : Under maximum secondary amine: 0.5% * 제한 【완제품에서 허용된 최대 농도】 : 2급 아민 최대 허용 함량 : 0.5% * Restrictions 【Other limitations and requirements】 : No use with nitrosating systems. Maximum -Tenor of secondary amines in raw materials:...

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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MINKAMIDE DEA 밍크아마이드디이에이

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is Minkamide DEA banned in the European Union?

In the EU's CosIng records it is listed as “Restricted” (EU CosIng — Annex III). The maximum allowed is Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%. A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Minkamide DEA banned in South Korea?

In Korea's MFDS records it is listed as “Restricted” (MFDS — cosmetic ingredient use restrictions). A restricted ingredient is allowed within the stated conditions.

Is Minkamide DEA allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Minkamide DEA used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.

What is Minkamide DEA called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 밍크아마이드디이에이.

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