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Surfactant

LINOLEAMIDE MEA

CAS 68171-52-8 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 monoethanolamine amide of linoleic acid used in shampoos for foam-stabilising and viscosity. EU regulates MEA compounds because of nitrosamine-formation potential — safe in well-controlled formulas only.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam-stabilising and viscosity in surfactant systems
  • Antistatic conditioning in hair products

Known concerns

  • Possible N-nitroso compound formation in presence of nitrosating agents
  • EU Annex III restrictions for MEA-class
  • CIR nitrosamine-formation watchlist
  • Conditional cosmetic use only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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