Stearamide MEA
AKA “N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide, 111-57-9, N-stearoylethanolamine, Stearic ethanolamide, N-(Hydroxyethyl)stearamide, OCTADECANAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-, Monoethanolamine stearic acid amide, 03XV449Q24, DTXSID9042178, RefChem:825493
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Stearamide mea
AKA: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide, 111-57-9, N-stearoylethanolamine, Stearic ethanolamide, N-(Hydroxyethyl)stearamide, OCTADECANAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-, Monoethanolamine stearic acid amide, 03XV449Q24, DTXSID9042178, RefChem:825493
Surfactant · Antistatic · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide
Formula
C20H41NO2
Mol. Weight
327.50
CAS #
111-57-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic fatty acid monoethanolamide created in the mid-20th century. Used as a foam-booster, thickener, and emulsion stabilizer in cleansing products and shampoos.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
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