murphyLanolinamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) lanolin amide, DEA-Lanolin amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lanolin, a waxy substance extracted from sheep's wool, then chemically modified with diethanolamine. Produced through condensation reaction between lanolin fatty acids and diethanolamine to form the amide compound.
Fatty acids, lanolin, compds. with diethanolamine
CAS #
85408-88-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Lanolin (Wool)
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Controls Viscosity
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Keeps product blended
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR