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Surfactant

ALMONDAMIDE DEA

CAS 124046-18-0 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A diethanolamide built from almond-oil fatty acids; works as a foam booster and viscosity controller. DEA chemistry is regulated in the EU because of carcinogenic nitrosamine-forming potential.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting in cleansers
  • Increases viscosity
  • Compatible with anionic surfactants

Known concerns

  • DEA-class nitrosamine formation risk
  • EU restricts free DEA in cosmetics
  • Almond/nut-allergen carryover possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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