Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide

INCI: ETHYLENE BIS-HYDROXYSTEARAMIDE

CAS Number
123-26-2
Function
Viscosity controlling agent, opacifying agent, slip agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted and not specifically restricted; FDA-cleared for food-contact applications

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Primarily an industrial additive with uncommon cosmetic use; verify cosmetic-grade purity and absence of ethylenediamine residuals.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide safe in cosmetics?

Primarily an industrial additive with uncommon cosmetic use; verify cosmetic-grade purity and absence of ethylenediamine residuals. The EU classifies Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide allowed in the EU?

Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide do in cosmetics?

Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide functions as: Viscosity controlling agent, opacifying agent, slip agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 123-26-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylene Bis-Hydroxystearamide?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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