Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA
AKA “887760-07-8, RefChem:191451, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-[2-(tridecyloxy)ethoxy]acetamide, DTXSID001310448”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Trideceth-2 carboxamide mea
AKA: 887760-07-8, RefChem:191451, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-2-[2-(tridecyloxy)ethoxy]acetamide, DTXSID001310448
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 5
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]-2-oxoethyl]-.omega.-tridecyloxy-,
Formula
C19H39NO4
Mol. Weight
345.50
CAS #
107628-04-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic humectant and conditioning agent developed in the late 20th century as a skin-conditioning and hydrating ingredient for cosmetics, derived from synthetic trideceth alcohol chemistry.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR