Palmamide DEA

Palmamide DEA

AKA “Palmitic acid diethanolamide, Palmoyl diethanolamine”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Palmamide dea

AKA: Palmitic acid diethanolamide, Palmoyl diethanolamine

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Synthetic

Clean

Amides, palm-oil, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)- Science: Functions: Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used EU Restriction: III/60

CAS #

10140-62-4

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

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.

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Stabilizes Emulsion

Cleansing Surfactant

Emulsifier

Boosts Lather

Traditional Use

Synthesized in the mid-20th century from palmitic acid and diethanolamine, developed as a foaming agent and thickener for shampoos and cleansers as part of the post-war expansion of synthetic cosmetic ingredients.