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Surfactant

DEA-LINOLEATE

CAS 59231-42-4
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A diethanolamine soap of linoleic acid. DEA-fatty-acid condensates are restricted in the EU under Annex II/411 because the DEA portion can form carcinogenic nitrosamines, so this is a Red-tier ingredient regardless of the fatty acid attached.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Surfactant and viscosity modifier in cleansers
  • Adds emolliency from linoleic acid moiety

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II/411 — DEA-condensate restriction; DEA salts of fatty acids are prohibited in cosmetic products
  • Diethanolamine secondary amine can form carcinogenic nitrosamines
  • Replaced in modern formulations by safer alternatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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