Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA
AKA “Hyroxyethyl stearic isopropanolamide, EINECS 299-061-6, 9Z499GE0D1, HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MONOISOPROPANOLAMINE, RefChem:789624, (+-)-HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA, HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA [INCI], HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA, (+-)-, 93842-81-0
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Hydroxyethyl stearamide-mipa
AKA: Hyroxyethyl stearic isopropanolamide, EINECS 299-061-6, 9Z499GE0D1, HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MONOISOPROPANOLAMINE, RefChem:789624, (+-)-HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA, HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA [INCI], (+-)-, 93842-81-0
Ingredient · Antistatic · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
N-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)propyl]stearamide
Formula
C23H47NO3
Mol. Weight
385.60
CAS #
93842-81-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Reduces flyaways
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid derivative developed for cosmetics as a texture enhancer and emollient. No traditional use; created in the modern era to provide specific sensory properties and stability in contemporary skincare formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR