Is DEA‑Linoleate safe in cosmetics?
DEA‑Linoleate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
DEA‑Linoleate
INCI: DEA-LINOLEATE
DEA‑Linoleate (CAS 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.) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, foam booster, emulsifying agent, and possible skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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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.
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Function
Surfactant, foam booster, emulsifying agent, and possible skin conditioning agent, similar to linoleamide DEA.
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US 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, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for DEA‑Linoleate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for DEA‑Linoleate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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..
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