BABASSUAMIDE DEA

Surfactant

62

Moderate

CAS Number: 124046-24-8

About BABASSUAMIDE DEA

A foam-boosting ingredient derived from babassu oil, but it contains diethanolamine (DEA) which has some safety questions around long-term use.

Detailed Analysis

Babassuamide DEA is the N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) amide of babassu palm oil fatty acids, listed in EU Annex III (reference III/60) for DEA derivatives. The restriction concerns potential nitrosamine formation. Babassu oil is rich in lauric and myristic acids, making this ingredient structurally similar to Lauramide/Myristamide DEA. The COSING description confirms N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) substitution. Babassu is considered a non-tree-nut plant source, reducing allergy concerns relative to almondamide DEA. No other EU restrictions apply.

What It Does

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING HAIR CONDITIONING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Foam boosting and viscosity control in cleansing systems
  • ✓ Plant-derived alternative to tallow-based DEA amides

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ EU Annex III restricted (III/60) due to DEA nitrosamine potential

Safety Score

62

Moderate

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.