Soyamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA: Soybean Amidopropyl Dimethylamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from soybean oil-derived fatty acids combined with dimethylamine through chemical synthesis. Produced by amidation reaction of soy fatty acids with dimethylamine compounds.
Amides, soya, N-(3-(dimethylamino)propyl)
CAS #
68188-30-7
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️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 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR