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Surfactant

C16-22 ACID AMIDE MEA

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A fatty-acid monoethanolamide (MEA) used as a mild cleansing surfactant. Generally well-tolerated, but the MEA group carries class-level nitrosamine-formation concerns if mixed with nitrosating agents.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing
  • Foam stabilization
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine formation potential (MEA class)
  • EU regulatory caveats on MEA derivatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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