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Surfactant

DI-TEA-PALMITOYL ASPARTATE

50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A di-triethanolamine salt of palmitoyl aspartic acid used as a mild cleansing surfactant. The TEA portion can form nitrosamines with nitrosating impurities, so formulators must exclude nitrites.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant and emulsifier
  • Skin-conditioning palmitoyl chain
  • Useful in cleansing formulations

Known concerns

  • Triethanolamine (TEA) salt — secondary amine that can form nitrosamines with nitrosating impurities
  • DEA-class compounds historically associated with nitrosamine concerns
  • EU recommends nitrosating agent exclusion in TEA-containing formulas

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.