murphyCornamide DEA
AKA: N-diethanolamine corn oil amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from corn oil fatty acids and diethanolamine, a synthetic organic compound and amine. Produced through condensation reaction between corn acid and diethanolamine under controlled conditions.
Cornamide DEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of Corn Acid
CAS #
68308-89-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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 →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR