OriginDerived from azelaic acid and monoethanolamine, both petroleum-derived or synthesized organic compounds. Produced through neutralization and condensation reaction of azelaic acid with monoethanolamine.
Nonanoic acid, 9-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-9-oxo-,
Formula
C11H21NO4
Mol. Weight
231.29
CAS #
242132-61-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
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