Stearamide MEA
AKA “N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide, N-stearoylethanolamine, Stearic ethanolamide, N-(Hydroxyethyl)stearamide, OCTADECANAMIDE, Monoethanolamine stearic acid amide, RefChem:825493”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Stearamide mea
AKA: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide, N-stearoylethanolamine, Stearic ethanolamide, N-(Hydroxyethyl)stearamide, OCTADECANAMIDE, Monoethanolamine stearic acid amide, RefChem:825493
Synthetic · Antistatic | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
Helps create a lightweight, fluffy lather while keeping the formula smooth and preventing static buildup in powder products.
Formula
C20H41NO2
Mol. Weight
327.50
CAS #
111-57-9
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals
Synthetic
Botanical. Derived from stearic acid and monoethanolamine, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-derived fatty acid sources. Synthesized through amidation reaction, combining stearic acid with monoethanolamine under heat and catalytic conditions.
Function
Antistatic | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
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
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR