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Surfactant

LAURAMIDE/MYRISTAMIDE DEA

CAS 97926-10-8 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 mixed lauric/myristic fatty-acid diethanolamide foam booster and viscosity builder. DEA chemistry is restricted in the EU and Prop 65-listed because it can form carcinogenic nitrosamines with co-ingredients.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Boosts foam in shampoos and body washes
  • Builds viscosity
  • Compatible with anionic surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • DEA-class nitrosamine formation risk
  • EU Cosmetic Regulation restricts free DEA
  • Prop 65 carcinogen listing for lauramide DEA

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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