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DIHYDROXYETHYL STEARAMINE OXIDE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An amine oxide surfactant with dual hydroxyethyl groups and a stearyl chain, used for cleansing and foam boosting in cosmetics, with mild irritation concerns typical of amine oxides.
This is a tertiary amine oxide surfactant derived from stearyl dimethylamine with two hydroxyethyl substituents on the nitrogen. It functions as a surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, and hair conditioning ingredient in cosmetic formulations. Amine oxides are generally considered safe in cosmetics but are documented mild irritants at high concentrations. Not listed in EU Annex II or III restrictions, though the OECD categorization of amine oxides as potential skin sensitizers at high concentrations keeps the score in the 60s range.
Skin benefits
- Cleansing and foaming agent
- Hair conditioning and detangling
- Viscosity modifier in formulations
Known concerns
- Mild skin and eye irritation at high concentrations
- Amine oxide documented mild sensitizer at elevated concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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