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Surfactant

WHEAT GERMAMIDE DEA

CAS 124046-39-5
38

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A wheat-germ DEA fatty amide used as foam booster in cleansers. Diethanolamide chemistry carries the well-documented nitrosamine-formation risk and DEA-class regulatory pressure — modern formulators steadily phase it out.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster in cleansers
  • Wheat-germ-derived fatty portion
  • Thickens surfactant systems

Known concerns

  • DEA-derived alkanolamide — nitrosamine formation risk with nitrites
  • Free DEA exposure concern (IARC Group 2B as ethanolamine class for some forms)
  • EU regulatory pressure on DEA compounds in cosmetics
  • Wheat allergens — possible reaction in coeliac/gluten-sensitive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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This profile is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice. Regulatory status and scientific understanding evolve, so always read the physical product label and consult a healthcare professional for personal concerns.