Surfactant
HEXYLOXODECANAMIDE MEA PHOSPHATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A monoethanolamine phosphate ester surfactant. Functions as an emulsifier and conditioner; the MEA portion carries nitrosamine concerns if misformulated.
Function
Skin benefits
- Surfactant/emulsifier
- Skin conditioning
- Phosphate ester chemistry
Known concerns
- MEA component — nitrosamine-formation risk if mis-formulated
- Limited public safety data
- Phosphate surfactants can mildly irritate
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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