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Surfactant

LACTAMIDE DEA

CAS 64058-34-0
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A lactic-acid diethanolamide surfactant. The DEA group can form nitrosamines (carcinogenic) if combined with nitrosating ingredients — EU restricts DEA-amides accordingly.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT

Skin benefits

  • Boosts cleanser foam
  • Builds viscosity

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine formation potential (carcinogenic)
  • Skin/eye irritation
  • EU restrictions on DEA compounds

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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