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Surfactant

MINKAMIDE DEA

CAS 124046-27-1 Updated
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Mink oil DEA derivative — a foam booster from a class (DEA amides) being phased out due to nitrosamine formation risk. Animal-origin and secondary-amine concerns; modern formulators avoid this ingredient.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting and stabilization
  • Viscosity enhancement in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Secondary amine forms nitrosamines (suspected carcinogens)
  • EU Annex III/60 restriction
  • Animal-origin (mink oil, ethical concerns)
  • Generally being phased out by industry

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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