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Surfactant

HYDROGENATED TALLOWAMIDE DEA

CAS 68440-32-4 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 diethanolamine fatty amide surfactant from hydrogenated tallow. DEA compounds can form nitrosamine carcinogens in formulation, leading to EU restrictions; safer alternatives exist.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGLIGHT STABILIZERSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant and viscosity control

Known concerns

  • DEA compounds can form nitrosamines (NDELA) — IARC 2B carcinogen
  • Restricted in EU cosmetics due to nitrosamine risk
  • Use only with strict raw-material specs

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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