Behenamide Dea
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Docosanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
What does it do?
Behenamide Dea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Behenamide Dea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 60). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Behenamide Dea?
Behenamide Dea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Docosanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Is Behenamide Dea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Behenamide Dea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Behenamide Dea do in cosmetic products?
Behenamide Dea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Behenamide Dea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Behenamide Dea is 70496-39-8.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010