DEA‑Linoleate

INCI: DEA-LINOLEATE

CAS Number
Not clearly assigned as a standalone INCI in public inventories; often captured under generic linoleamide DEA or “diethanolamine fatty acid amides” groups; CAS must be verified from supplier documentation.
Function
Surfactant, foam booster, emulsifying agent, and possible skin conditioning agent, similar to linoleamide DEA.
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR concluded that Linoleamide DEA is safe as used provided products do not contain nitrosating agents. DEA impurities must be controlled and nitrosamines prevented. FDA has no explicit concentration limit but acknowledges general DEA concerns.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

DEA impurity and release present nitrosamine formation potential; CMR-driven regulatory pressure in the EU limits modern use compared with non-DEA surfactants.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DEA‑Linoleate safe in cosmetics?

DEA impurity and release present nitrosamine formation potential; CMR-driven regulatory pressure in the EU limits modern use compared with non-DEA surfactants. The EU classifies DEA‑Linoleate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is DEA‑Linoleate allowed in the EU?

DEA‑Linoleate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does DEA‑Linoleate do in cosmetics?

DEA‑Linoleate functions as: Surfactant, foam booster, emulsifying agent, and possible skin conditioning agent, similar to linoleamide DEA.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly assigned as a standalone INCI in public inventories; often captured under generic linoleamide DEA or “diethanolamine fatty acid amides” groups; CAS must be verified from supplier documentation..

What is the Margin of Safety for DEA‑Linoleate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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