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Surfactant

TEA-CANOLATE

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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

TEA salt of canola fatty acids — a mild soap surfactant for cleansing. Safety hinges on nitrosamine controls; otherwise low-irritation at typical levels.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant action
  • Cleansing in liquid soap bases
  • Helps form stable emulsions

Known concerns

  • TEA can form nitrosamines in formulas with secondary amines
  • Skin and eye irritation potential
  • EU SCCS recommends nitrosamine controls

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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