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Surfactant

AVOCADAMIDE DEA

CAS 124046-21-5 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 of avocado-oil fatty acids working as an emulsifier and foam booster in cleansing systems. DEA chemistry is restricted in the EU due to carcinogenic nitrosamine-forming potential.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting in cleansers
  • Emulsion stabilisation
  • Increases viscosity in surfactant blends

Known concerns

  • DEA-class nitrosamine formation risk
  • EU restricts free DEA in cosmetics
  • Possible avocado-allergen carryover

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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