Isostearamide Dea
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)isooctadecan-1-amide
What does it do?
Isostearamide Dea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Isostearamide 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 Isostearamide Dea?
Isostearamide Dea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)isooctadecan-1-amide
Is Isostearamide Dea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Isostearamide Dea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isostearamide Dea do in cosmetic products?
Isostearamide Dea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Isostearamide Dea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isostearamide Dea is 52794-79-3.
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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