murphyOatamide MEA
AKA: Oat monoethanolamine, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) oat fatty acid amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginOat (Avena sativa) is a cereal grass native to temperate regions worldwide. Cold-pressed from oat kernels to obtain the carrier oil. The resulting oil is then chemically reacted with monoethanolamine through amidation to create the surfactant compound.
Amides, oat (avena sativa) kernel oil, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
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 with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR