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APRICOTAMIDE DEA.

Valuable CAS 185123-36-8 / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

A specialized fatty acid amide derived from apricot kernel oil that serves as a multi-functional secondary surfactant. It enhances the sensory profile of cleansing systems by stabilizing foam density and optimizing the viscosity of aqueous formulas.

Summary

surfactant/cleansing foam boosting viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This amphiphilic molecule reduces surface tension to effectively emulsify oils and debris into micelles for easy rinsing. Furthermore, it organizes micellar structures within a solution to increase thickness and prevent the collapse of air bubbles, resulting in a richer lather.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.5–7%
Optimal

5%

Key findings

  1. 01 A 2011 CIR assessment analyzed diethanolamides, establishing that these ingredients are safe for use in both leave-on and rinse-off applications when formulated to minimize irritation potential.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted
Min. effective
0.5%
Red flag below
0.1%

Typically utilized at functional levels between 0.5% and 7% to achieve desired texture; concentrations below 0.5% in surfactant-heavy products likely offer no tactile benefit.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 10.5
0 7 14

Stability

Demonstrates excellent stability in neutral to alkaline environments; 10% solutions typically gravitate toward a pH of 9.5-10.5.

Synergies

  • Primary anionic surfactants
  • Amphoteric surfactants

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents (e.g., Bronopol, Sodium Nitrite)
  • Formaldehyde donors
  • Nitrites

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
10%
Pregnancy
Safe
Sensitization risk Low

Formula must be free of nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamines. Raw material purity should limit free Diethanolamine (DEA) to less than 0.5%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
No Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

An effective texture enhancer and foam stabilizer for rinse-off cleansers, provided the formulation avoids specific nitrogen-containing preservatives.

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