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Surfactant

OLIVEAMIDE MEA

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A foam-boosting and viscosity-building surfactant from olive oil and ethanolamine. Generally mild, but as a fatty alkanolamide it must be formulated with care to avoid nitrosamine formation.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLINGSURFACTANT - SOLUBILIZING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster and stabiliser
  • Viscosity modifier in shampoos
  • Skin and hair conditioning
  • Plant-derived from olive oil

Known concerns

  • Monoethanolamides may carry trace free amines
  • Potential nitrosamine formation if used with nitrite donors
  • Restricted in EU when nitrosamine precursors are present

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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