Capramide DEA

Capramide DEA

AKA “N, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)decanamide, 136-26-5, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)decan-1-amide, Capric diethanolamide, Upamide CD, Capric acid diethanolamide, DECANAMIDE, N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-, C9DEA, SHH19DQ1DH”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Capramide dea

AKA: N, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)decanamide, 136-26-5, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)decan-1-amide, Capric diethanolamide, Upamide CD, Capric acid diethanolamide, DECANAMIDE, N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-, C9DEA, SHH19DQ1DH

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)decan-1-amide

Formula

C14H29NO3

Mol. Weight

259.38

CAS #

136-26-5

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Antistatic

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

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

Conditions Hair

Cleansing Surfactant

Boosts Lather

Traditional Use

A synthetic surfactant developed in the mid-20th century from capric acid (a naturally occurring fatty acid) and diethanolamine. Used as a foaming and cleansing agent in cosmetics and personal care products.