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PALM KERNELAMIDE DEA.

Questionable CAS 73807-15-5 / EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Palm Kernelamide DEA is a nonionic surfactant derived from palm kernel oil, functioning primarily as an emulsifier, foam booster, and viscosity enhancer. It is incorporated into formulations to enhance product texture and cleansing efficacy while contributing to a softer skin feel.

Summary

Emulsifying Emulsion Stabilising Foam Boosting Surfactant/Cleansing Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

As a nonionic surfactant, Palm Kernelamide DEA modifies the micelle structure of harsh anionic surfactants, thereby reducing the concentration of free monomers. This mechanism mitigates the irritation potential of other cleansing agents, leading to improved cleansing comfort and effective removal of dirt, oil, and impurities from the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Palm Kernelamide DEA is a functional ingredient typically used at concentrations required to achieve its specific emulsifying, foam boosting, or viscosity controlling properties, rather than being included in trace amounts for marketing claims.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH 6.5 – 9
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient exhibits general stability under typical handling and storage conditions, optimally protected from excessive heat, direct sunlight, and moisture. Its performance is best maintained within a pH range of 6.5 to 9.0, with potential degradation or decreased efficacy outside this spectrum.

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents: Can lead to degradation, discoloration, or exothermic reactions.
  • Nitrosating agents (e.g., nitrite): Presence can result in the formation of carcinogenic N-nitroso compounds.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Max tested
0.5%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel concludes Palm Kernelamide DEA is safe when formulated to be non-irritating and when levels of free diethanolamine are within safe limits. It must not be used in cosmetic products where N-nitroso compounds can form. EU regulations (SCCS) stipulate a maximum secondary amine content of 0.5% in the finished product and 5% in raw materials, prohibit use with nitrosating systems, limit nitrosamine content to 50 µg/kg, and require storage in nitrite-free containers. INCIDecoder rates its irritancy as medium.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

While Palm Kernelamide DEA offers functional advantages in cleansing and formulation stability, its significant safety restrictions, particularly the potential for carcinogenic N-nitroso compound formation and strict concentration limits, necessitate extremely precise formulation and rigorous quality control, making its inclusion questionable for Moumoujus's precision skincare philosophy.

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