Ricinoleamide MEA
AKA “106-16-1, ricinoleic ethylolamide, (R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, 9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, (9Z, 12R)-, Q5ZUN5RM0T, EINECS 203-368-2, FLEXRICIN 115, Ricinoleoyl monoethanolamide, 2-RICINOLEAMIDOETHANOL
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Ricinoleamide mea
AKA: 106-16-1, Ricinoleic ethylolamide, (R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, 9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, (9Z, 12R)-, Q5ZUN5RM0T, EINECS 203-368-2, FLEXRICIN 115, Ricinoleoyl monoethanolamide, 2-RICINOLEAMIDOETHANOL
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
(R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide
Formula
C20H39NO3
Mol. Weight
341.50
CAS #
106-16-1, 75033-33-9
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
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
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of ricinoleic acid combined with monoethanolamine, developed as a milder alternative to DEA-based compounds for cosmetic conditioning and cleansing applications.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR