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Surfactant

APRICOTAMIDE DEA

CAS 185123-36-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A diethanolamine amide derived from apricot kernel oil, used as a foam booster and viscosity controller. DEA compounds are EU Annex III-restricted because they can form carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Boosts foam in cleansers
  • Increases viscosity
  • Plant-source carrier

Known concerns

  • Secondary amine — nitrosamine formation risk
  • Restricted in EU Annex III
  • Potential carcinogen via nitrosation
  • Not recommended in modern formulations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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