OriginDerived from oleic acid (a fatty acid) and diethanolamine, both petroleum or plant-derived organic compounds. Synthesized through condensation reaction between oleic acid and diethanolamine under heat and catalytic conditions.
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(Z)-9-octadecenamide
Formula
C22H43NO3
Mol. Weight
369.60
CAS #
93-83-4
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
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 an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 175)
Skin Irritant in Testing
5 studies / 5 irritating / reactions mild to moderate (CIR 175 and 593)
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