Restricted DEA amide
STEARAMIDE DEA
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A fatty amide thickener built on diethanolamine chemistry. Its DEA backbone can form carcinogenic nitrosamines, leading to heavy restrictions and removal from most modern formulas.
Skin benefits
- Acts as thickener and foam booster historically
- Provides creamy texture in some legacy formulas
Known concerns
- Diethanolamine (DEA) derivative that can form carcinogenic nitrosamines with nitrosating agents
- NTP reports link DEA-related compounds to tumors in animal studies
- Phased out by major brands and restricted in several markets
- Listed on Annex III with strict conditions in the EU
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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