Oleamide DEA
AKA “N, N-Diethanololeamide, Oleic acid diethanolamide, OLEIC DIETHANOLAMIDE, Diethanololeamide, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, Amisol ode, Mackamide O, Comperlan OD, Emulsifier WHC
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Oleamide dea
AKA: N, N-Diethanololeamide, Oleic acid diethanolamide, OLEIC DIETHANOLAMIDE, Diethanololeamide, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, Amisol ode, Mackamide O, Comperlan OD, Emulsifier WHC
Surfactant · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)-(Z)-9-octadecenamide
Effective at 6.1%
Formula
C22H43NO3
Mol. Weight
369.60
CAS #
93-83-4
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant derived from oleic acid (olive oil fatty acid). Created to improve the foaming and cleansing properties of skincare and haircare products while mimicking natural fatty acid benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.2%
12.0%
0%17%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.2-9 | 1-12
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR