Emulsifier
DEA PG-OLEATE
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A diethanolamine (DEA) ester emulsifier. DEA compounds can react with nitrites to form carcinogenic nitrosamines and are restricted in the EU — best avoided.
Function
Skin benefits
- Emollient/emulsifier
Known concerns
- Nitrosamine-forming DEA
- EU restrictions on DEA compounds
- Avoid leave-on use
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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