Behenamide DEA

AKA: Behenoyl diethanolamide, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)docosanamide, Behenic diethanolamide, Behenic acid diethanolamide, 70496-39-8, Behenamide dea [INCI], Docosanamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid typically sourced from rapeseed or peanut oils. Synthesized through condensation of behenic acid with diethanolamine, followed by neutralization.
Docosanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Formula
C26H53NO3
Mol. Weight
427.70
CAS #
70496-39-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
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
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR