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Surfactant

LINOLEAMIDE DEA

CAS 56863-02-6 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-acid amide used as foam booster. DEA compounds can form nitrosamines and are restricted in the EU; better avoided when alternatives exist.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster and viscosity builder
  • Imparts conditioning feel

Known concerns

  • Secondary-amine DEA can form carcinogenic nitrosamines
  • NTP found cocamide DEA carcinogenic in animal studies
  • Restricted under EU Annex III with nitrosation limits
  • Skin and eye irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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