Ricinoleamide 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?
[R-(Z)]-12-Hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-9-octadecenamide
What does it do?
Ricinoleamide 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.
Ricinoleamide 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 Ricinoleamide Dea?
Ricinoleamide Dea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [R-(Z)]-12-Hydroxy-N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-9-octadecenamide
Is Ricinoleamide Dea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Ricinoleamide Dea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ricinoleamide Dea do in cosmetic products?
Ricinoleamide 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 Ricinoleamide Dea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ricinoleamide Dea is 40716-42-5.
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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