N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide
- Nonionic surfactants
- CAS 93-83-4
- IUPAC: 2,2'-(Octadec-9-enoylazanediyl)diethanol
Low toxicity in normal use. Mild skin and eye irritant at high concentrations. Oleamide-based compounds are derived from oleic acid (plant or animal fat) and generally well-tolerated. No Prop 65 listing, no asthmagen classification.
N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide is a fatty acid amide derivative used as an emulsifier and slip additive in wax and polish formulations. It helps disperse wax actives in water-based systems and improves application smoothness.
The compound is derived from oleic acid (an unsaturated fatty acid) and is biodegradable. Aquatic toxicity is low at product-use concentrations. A benign ingredient with no notable health or environmental flags.
Health & environment profile
- VOC
- no
- Prop 65 listed
- no
- Asthmagen
- no
- EPA Safer Choice
- no
- Aquatic toxicity
- no
- Biodegradable
- yes
- Bioaccumulative
- no
- Persistent
- no
- Ozone depleting
- no
- Microplastic
- no
- PFAS
- no
- Env. score
- 4/5
1 product contain this
Adam's Polishes Ceramic Liquid Waxliquid-wax
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