Linoleamide DEA

Linoleamide DEA 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 9976267
AKA: Linoleic acid diethanolamide, 9, 12-Octadecadienamide, 12-OCTADECADIENAMIDE, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadeca-9, 12-dien-1-amide, LINOLEAMIDE DEA [INCI], 94094-35-6, Linoleic diethanolamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from linoleic acid and diethanolamine, both synthetic or petroleum-derived compounds. Synthesized through condensation reaction between linoleic acid and diethanolamine to form the amide linkage.
(9Z,12Z)-N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadeca-9,12-dien-1-amide
Formula
C22H41NO3
Mol. Weight
367.60
CAS #
56863-02-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 175)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
5 studies / 3 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal to moderate (CIR 175 and 593)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
14 studies / 9 irritating / 3 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions minimal to severe (CIR 175 and 593)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off1–12%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR