Ricinoleamide MIPA
AKA “9-Octadecenamide
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ricinoleamide mipa
AKA: 9-Octadecenamide
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser that removes dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather. It also helps prevent static and keeps the product texture smooth and balanced.
Formula
C21H41NO3
Mol. Weight
355.60
CAS #
40986-29-6
Form
Liquid
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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 compound combining ricinoleic acid with isopropanolamine, created in modern cosmetics as a conditioning and foaming agent with improved stability compared to earlier amine derivatives.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR