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Surfactant

SOYAMIDE DEA

CAS 68425-47-8 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

A foam booster from soy fatty acids reacted with diethanolamine. DEA-class amides are restricted in the EU and California Prop 65-listed because they can form carcinogenic nitrosamines with nitrosating co-ingredients.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Boosts foam in shampoos and body washes
  • Increases viscosity
  • Compatible with anionic surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • DEA-class nitrosamine formation risk
  • EU Cosmetic Regulation restricts free DEA
  • Soya-allergen carryover possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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