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Surfactant / Foam Booster

AVOCADAMIDE DIPA

CAS -
64

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

Avocadamide DIPA is a fatty alkanolamide foam booster made from avocado oil fatty acids and diisopropanolamine, used to enrich lather and conditioning in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Avocado-derived amide surfactant and foam booster
  • Provides creamy lather in cleansers and shampoos
  • Skin and hair conditioning fatty acid backbone
  • Bio-based alternative to coconut DEA in personal care

Known concerns

  • DIPA (diisopropanolamine) is a secondary amine raising nitrosamine concerns
  • Class similar to coconut DEA which has been restricted due to nitrosamine formation
  • Must avoid combination with nitrosating preservatives
  • Limited dedicated safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.