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Surfactant

CORNAMIDE DEA

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 foam booster made from corn oil and diethanolamine (DEA). The DEA chemistry can form nitrosamines with certain preservatives; EU and most modern brands now avoid DEA-based ingredients.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Improves cleanser foam quality
  • Thickens shampoo and body wash bases

Known concerns

  • DEA compound — secondary amine that can form carcinogenic nitrosamines
  • Restricted by EU when nitrosating agents are present
  • Possible skin and eye irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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