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Emulsifier

TEA-DIRICINOLEATE

CAS 351216-93-8
52

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A triethanolamine soap of dimer-ricinoleic acid used as an emollient and emulsifier with a creamy skin feel. Like other TEA salts, it is governed by EU Annex III/62 — formulators must avoid nitrosating co-ingredients.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTFILM FORMINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Emollient, conditioning, and emulsifying triple action
  • Provides creamy texture and emolliency in skin and hair products
  • Castor-acid-derived raw material

Known concerns

  • Triethanolamine salt — falls under EU Annex III/62 alkanolamine restriction
  • Risk of N-nitrosamine formation in formulations containing nitrosating agents
  • Limited public dermal toxicity dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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