Oleamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-Diethanololeamide, Oleic acid diethanolamide, OLEIC DIETHANOLAMIDE, Diethanololeamide, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, Amisol ode, Mackamide O, Comperlan OD, Emulsifier WHC
WHAT IS IT?
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(Z)-9-octadecenamide
Effective at
6.1%
Formula
C22H43NO3
Mol. Weight
369.60
CAS #
93-83-4
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant derived from oleic acid (olive oil fatty acid). Created to improve the foaming and cleansing properties of skincare and haircare products while mimicking natural fatty acid benefits.
IS IT CLEAN?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.2%
12.0%
0%
17%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.2-9 | 1-12
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
✔ permitted
JAPAN
✔ permitted
CANADA
✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
IS IT FOR ME?
Skin Types
●
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
CAN I TRUST THIS?
The paper trail
🔬
Peer-reviewed
none on file
⚖️
Regulatory
1 listing →
🛡️
Safety-assessed
3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR