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Amide of the saturated monocarboxylic acid behenic acid. Behenamide DEA is a surfactant (washing-active substance); increases foam formation and improves the volume, structure and durability of the foam.
Complication.: In the EU the use of Behenamide DEA is limited. Possible contamination; formation of nitrosamines.
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