Glycolamide Stearate

INCI: GLYCOLAMIDE STEARATE

CAS Number
8043-38-7
Function
Emulsifier, thickener, opacifier, foam booster
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no 21 CFR restriction; historically used in cleansing products

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Legacy ingredient with limited modern toxicological data; structurally analogous to CIR-reviewed cocamide/lauramide DEA family โ€” ensure absence of diethanolamine contamination and request nitrosamine testing from supplier

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glycolamide Stearate safe in cosmetics?

Legacy ingredient with limited modern toxicological data; structurally analogous to CIR-reviewed cocamide/lauramide DEA family โ€” ensure absence of diethanolamine contamination and request nitrosamine testing from supplier The EU classifies Glycolamide Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Glycolamide Stearate allowed in the EU?

Glycolamide Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Glycolamide Stearate do in cosmetics?

Glycolamide Stearate functions as: Emulsifier, thickener, opacifier, foam booster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8043-38-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Glycolamide Stearate?

not established 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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