Is Diethanolaminooleamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Diethanolaminooleamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Diethanolaminooleamide DEA
INCI: OLEAMIDE DEA
Diethanolaminooleamide DEA (CAS 93-83-4 (verify against supplier CoA)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant; foam booster; viscosity increasing agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant; foam booster; viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR: safe as used when DEA concentration does not exceed 0.64% and product is not formulated with N-nitrosating agents
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Diethanolaminooleamide DEA.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
surfactant
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Diethanolaminooleamide DEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Diethanolaminooleamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Diethanolaminooleamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Diethanolaminooleamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Diethanolaminooleamide DEA functions as: Surfactant; foam booster; viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-83-4 (verify against supplier CoA).
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