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Surfactant

PEG-2 TALLOWAMIDE DEA

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A DEA-amide tallow surfactant. Diethanolamine derivatives are EU-restricted because they can form carcinogenic nitrosamines if mixed with nitrosating agents — most modern brands avoid this class.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISING

Skin benefits

  • Boosts foam
  • Modifies viscosity

Known concerns

  • DEA secondary amine — nitrosamine formation risk
  • EU Annex III/60 restriction
  • Trace 1,4-dioxane possible
  • Animal-derived

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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