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N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide

  • Nonionic surfactants
  • CAS 93-83-4
  • IUPAC: 2,2'-(Octadec-9-enoylazanediyl)diethanol

N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide (CAS 93-83-4) appears in 2 of the 1,812 car-care products CarCareTruth tracks (as of June 2026). It is readily biodegradable.

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
Purpose: Emulsifier, slip agent, foam booster

Common questions about N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide

What is N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide used for in car care?
Emulsifier, slip agent, foam booster
Is N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide a VOC?
No. N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide is not classified as a volatile organic compound (VOC).
Is N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide on California's Proposition 65 list?
No. N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide is not on California's Proposition 65 list.
Is N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide biodegradable?
Yes. N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide has a confirmed biodegradable profile.

2 products contain this

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Health and environment notes translate the manufacturer Safety Data Sheet, the GHS classification, and authoritative regulatory listings (California Prop 65, EPA). Not medical advice. They describe the ingredient itself; whether a hazard applies to a finished product depends on its concentration and how it's used.