Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine
What are the aims of this patient information leaflet?
This leaflet has been written to help you understand more about your contact allergy. It tells you what a contact allergy is, what causes this allergy and what you can do about it.
What is contact allergy?
Dermatitis, also known as eczema, describes a type of inflammation of the skin. Contact dermatitis or contact eczema is a term used when this inflammation is caused by direct or indirect skin contact with something in your environment. Allergic contact dermatitis occurs when your immune system causes allergy to a very specific chemical or substance that has been in contact with the skin.
What causes your specific allergy?
Your patch tests indicate that you have a contact allergy to Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine.
What is Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine?
This chemical is used as an antistatic agent and emulsifier in cosmetics This chemical can sometimes also be known as: Dimethylaminopropyl oleamide, Lexamine O 13, UNIZEEN OA, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-9-octadecenamide, Schercodine O, OPD
What are some products that contain Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine?
It can be found in products such as body lotions, creams, shampoos, conditioners, make up, shaving products, hair dyes and hair relaxers.
There is some evidence that Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine can cross react with the following 3 chemicals : Ricinoleamidopropyl dimethylamine lactate, Tallowamidopropyl dimethylamine, Cocamidopropyl betaine.
Check the ingredient listing of products carefully for the name Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine.
Remember, always check the label, these lists can never be complete and ingredients change.
How can I manage my allergy?
This means that you should avoid putting products containing Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine onto your skin in the future.
You should avoid contact on the skin with cosmetics or hair products which contain Oleamidopropyl dimethylamine in the future.
Self-care (what can I do?)
Always check the ingredient listing on the product, package or package insert as these lists can never be complete and ingredients change. This is particularly important for any products purchased outside the EU where some allergens may not be banned.
Created: 2026