Capramide DEA

Capramide DEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of capric acid.^[1] In cosmetics, it is used to reduce static electricity that causes hair strands to lift or stick together, increase the amount of foam and help it resist collapsing, and reduce tangling and roughness for smoother hair. It is also used to lower surface tension so ingredients wet, mix, and spread evenly, and to adjust the viscosity and flow of the formula.^[3] In Europe, the secondary amine content of the finished product is limited to a maximum of 0.5%, and nitrosamine content must not exceed 50 μg/kg.^{[2] [3]}