Is Stearamide safe in cosmetics?
Stearamide has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearamide
Also known as: EC No.: 204-693-2, BRN 0909006, EINECS 204-693-2, UNII-YQX129FH1U
INCI: STEARAMIDE
Stearamide (CAS 124-26-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Opacifying agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam boosting agent. NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Opacifying agent, viscosity controlling agent, foam boosting agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
octadecanamide
InChIKey
LYRFLYHAGKPMFH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; no specific restrictions under MoCRA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearamide.
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Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Stearamide across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
1,000 - 10,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Catalyst
Foamant
Lubricating agent
Opacifer
Viscosity modifier
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Indirect Food Contact Additives
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearamide.
Known Synonyms
EC No.: 204-693-2
BRN 0909006
EINECS 204-693-2
UNII-YQX129FH1U
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Opacifer
Foamant
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Lubricating agent
Regulatory Lists
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
detected; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods
Europe; plastic_additive
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Is Stearamide used outside cosmetics?
Stearamide also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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