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Surfactant

OLIVAMIDE DEA

CAS 97043-79-3 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

Olive oil fatty acid diethanolamide — foam booster from the DEA-amide family. Now widely de-formulated because residual DEA can react with nitrosating agents to form nitrosamines, a CIR/Prop 65 concern.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster
  • Viscosity adjustment
  • Cleansing co-surfactant

Known concerns

  • Nitrosamine formation potential
  • DEA residue Prop 65 listing
  • Industry phase-out

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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