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Surfactant

TEA-OLEATE

CAS 2717-15-9 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 triethanolamine salt of oleic acid — used as a soap-style cleanser and emulsifier. The TEA portion brings a nitrosamine-formation concern; better than alkylbenzenesulfonate-TEA but still a use-with-awareness ingredient.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Soap-style cleansing
  • Emulsification
  • Good foam in shaving products

Known concerns

  • TEA nitrosamine formation potential
  • Possible skin / eye irritation
  • EU restrictions on TEA in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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