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Surfactant

SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA

CAS 69227-24-3 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

Sunflower-oil monoethanolamide — a foam-booster and thickener. MEA chemistry is safer than DEA but still carries nitrosamine-formation caveats; safe only when no nitrosating agents are co-formulated.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster
  • Viscosity controller
  • Plant-derived fatty-acid backbone
  • Compatible with most surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • Monoethanolamide (MEA) — secondary amine, lower nitrosamine risk than DEA but still flagged
  • Watch for nitrosating co-ingredients
  • Potential mild skin irritation at higher %
  • EU spec controls apply

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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