Ricinoleamide MIPA

Ricinoleamide MIPA 1
molecular structure · PubChem CID 76541648
AKA: 9-Octadecenamide, 40986-29-6
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from ricinoleic acid, a natural fatty acid found in castor oil, and monoethanolamine. Synthesized through amidation, chemically bonding ricinoleic acid with monoethanolamine under controlled conditions.
9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)-
Formula
C21H41NO3
Mol. Weight
355.60
CAS #
40986-29-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2025
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR