Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA

INCI: HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA

CAS Number
106-16-1
Function
Surfactant — foam booster, viscosity increasing agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — CIR assessed as safe in present practices of use when formulated to be non-irritating

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; monitor for free DEA contamination and avoid use with nitrosating agents due to secondary amine moiety in MIPA.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA safe in cosmetics?

Must be formulated to be non-irritating per CIR conclusion; monitor for free DEA contamination and avoid use with nitrosating agents due to secondary amine moiety in MIPA. The EU classifies Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA allowed in the EU?

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA do in cosmetics?

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA functions as: Surfactant — foam booster, viscosity increasing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-16-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA?

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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