Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Stearamide

INCI: STEARAMIDE

CAS Number
124-26-5
Function
Opacifying agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam boosting agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no specific restrictions under MoCRA

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Stearamide. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL >=1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 100000 ppm oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

None significant; generally considered low toxicity

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stearamide safe in cosmetics?

None significant; generally considered low toxicity The EU classifies Stearamide as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Stearamide allowed in the EU?

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

What does Stearamide do in cosmetics?

Stearamide functions as: Opacifying agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam boosting agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124-26-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Stearamide?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Stearamide?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Stearamide is >=1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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