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Surfactant

DIHYDROXYPROPYL N-METHYLLAURAMIDE

CAS 152390-62-0 Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A lauric-acid amide used as a mild surfactant and skin-conditioning agent in cleansers. Tertiary amide structure avoids DEA/TEA nitrosamine concerns; data is limited.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant/conditioner
  • Co-emulsifier in cleansers
  • Improves foam quality

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amide; no DEA/TEA nitrosamine issue but data sparse
  • Mild eye irritation potential in raw form
  • Limited public toxicology

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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