Stearamide DIBA-Stearate
AKA “Paramul SAS, N-(1-Hydroxymethyl-1-methyl-2-stearoyloxyethyl)stearamide, 60209-70-3, IQD89E4QZ9, Stearamide diba-stearate [INCI], Octadecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-((1-oxooctadecyl)amino)propyl ester, STEAROYL DIHYDROXYISOBUTYLAMIDE STEARATE, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]propyl ester, RefChem:823590
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Stearamide diba-stearate
AKA: Paramul SAS, N-(1-Hydroxymethyl-1-methyl-2-stearoyloxyethyl)stearamide, 60209-70-3, IQD89E4QZ9, Stearamide diba-stearate [INCI], Octadecanoic acid, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-((1-oxooctadecyl)amino)propyl ester, STEAROYL DIHYDROXYISOBUTYLAMIDE STEARATE, 3-hydroxy-2-methyl-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]propyl ester, RefChem:823590
Surfactant · Opacifying · EWG: 3
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
Octadecanoic acid, 2-hydroxymethyl-3-(1-oxooctadecyl)aminopropyl ester
Formula
C40H79NO4
Mol. Weight
638.10
CAS #
60209-70-3
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Opacifying
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Adds Opacity
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ester combining stearamide with isopropyl alcohol and stearic acid. Developed as a thickening and conditioning agent for cosmetics, designed to improve formulation stability and sensory feel.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Stearamide DIBA-Stearate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Stearamide DIBA-Stearate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Final report on the safety assessment of Stearamide DIBA-Stearate.
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Stearamide DIBA-Stearate.
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Stearamide DIBA-Stearate.
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Stearamide DIBA-Stearate.
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Stearamide DIBA-Stearate.
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Stearamide DIBA-Stearate.
Lanigan RS
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR