Palm Kernelamide Dea
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amides, palm kernel-oil, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
What does it do?
Palm Kernelamide Dea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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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.
Palm Kernelamide 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 Palm Kernelamide Dea?
Palm Kernelamide Dea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amides, palm kernel-oil, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
Is Palm Kernelamide Dea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Palm Kernelamide Dea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Palm Kernelamide Dea do in cosmetic products?
Palm Kernelamide Dea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Palm Kernelamide Dea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Palm Kernelamide Dea is 73807-15-5.
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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