Is Stearamide DEA safe in cosmetics?
Stearamide DEA has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Stearamide DEA
Also known as: N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)stearamide, Diethanolamine stearylamide, N,N-Bis(b-hydroxyethyl)stearamide, Octadecanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide
INCI: STEARAMIDE DEA
Stearamide DEA (CAS 93-82-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antistatic, foam boosting, viscosity controlling agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted, max 0.5%. 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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Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Stearamide DEA is classified GHS Danger (H412, H315, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.5%.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Antistatic, foam boosting, viscosity controlling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide
InChIKey
XGZOMURMPLSSKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
EU Max Conc.
0.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
CIR: Safe for rinse-off products; leave-on products safe at concentrations limiting free ethanolamine release to 5%, max 40% use concentration
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Stearamide DEA.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Foamant
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Stearamide DEA.
Known Synonyms
N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)stearamide
Diethanolamine stearylamide
N,N-Bis(b-hydroxyethyl)stearamide
Octadecanamide, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Viscosity modifier
Foamant
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stearamide DEA allowed in the EU?
Stearamide DEA EU regulatory status: restricted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Stearamide DEA do in cosmetics?
Stearamide DEA functions as: Antistatic, foam boosting, viscosity controlling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-82-3.
Is Stearamide DEA used outside cosmetics?
Stearamide DEA also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Stearamide DEA have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Stearamide DEA is classified GHS Danger (H412, H315, H318, H319) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics at max 0.5%.
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