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Surfactant

PALMAMIDE DEA

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

Palm oil DEA derivative — from a class (DEA amides) being phased out due to nitrosamine formation risk with secondary amines. EU Annex III restricted; modern formulators prefer alternatives.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam boosting and stabilization
  • Viscosity enhancement in cleansers

Known concerns

  • Secondary amine forms nitrosamines (suspected carcinogens)
  • EU Annex III/60 restriction
  • 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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