DEA-Linoleate

AKA: Diethanolammonium linoleate, Diethanolamine linoleate, Linoleic acid, Diethanolamine salt, 59231-42-4, AEC DEA-LINOLEATE, ETHANOL, (Z, Z)-9, 12-OCTADECADIENOATE (SALT)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from linoleic acid and diethanolamine, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-derived chemicals. Synthesized through esterification reaction between linoleic acid and diethanolamine under controlled conditions.
(9Z,12Z)-octadeca-9,12-dienoic acid, compound with 2,2'-iminodiethanol (1:1)
Formula
C22H43NO4
Mol. Weight
385.60
CAS #
59231-42-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR