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Surfactant

LAURAMIDE MEA

CAS 142-78-9 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A fatty-acid monoethanolamide used to thicken and boost foam in shampoos. Effective, but the MEA group can form nitrosamines if formulas aren't controlled.

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster and viscosity builder
  • Co-surfactant in shampoo bases
  • Stable in cleanser systems

Known concerns

  • Risk of nitrosamine formation with nitrosating agents
  • CIR caps to avoid contamination
  • Skin and eye irritation at high %

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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