Azelamide MEA
AKA “Azelamide monoethanolamine, Azelamide monoethanolamin, UNII-U2NP04VHSG, U2NP04VHSG, 242132-61-2, AZAMIDE, DTXSID90178909, AZELAIC ACID MONOETHANOLAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AZELAMIDE
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Azelamide mea
AKA: Azelamide monoethanolamine, Azelamide monoethanolamin, UNII-U2NP04VHSG, U2NP04VHSG, 242132-61-2, AZAMIDE, DTXSID90178909, AZELAIC ACID MONOETHANOLAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AZELAMIDE
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Nonanoic acid, 9-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-9-oxo-,
Formula
C11H21NO4
Mol. Weight
231.29
CAS #
242132-61-2
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative of azelaic acid developed in the late 20th century, combining the proven anti-inflammatory and acne-fighting properties of azelaic acid (derived from grains) with enhanced stability for skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR