Stearamide MIPA
AKA “N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)stearamide, N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)octadecanamide, 35627-96-4, Stearic isopropanolamide, Octadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-, stearic monoisopropanolamide, Q84KX8V2J7, EINECS 252-648-0, DTXSID90885626
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Stearamide mipa
AKA: N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)stearamide, N-(2-Hydroxypropyl)octadecanamide, 35627-96-4, Stearic isopropanolamide, Octadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)-, Stearic monoisopropanolamide, Q84KX8V2J7, EINECS 252-648-0, DTXSID90885626
Surfactant · Antistatic · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the 14 alkyl amide MIPA ingredients listed below are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating...Stearamide MIPA...
Formula
C21H43NO2
Mol. Weight
341.60
CAS #
35627-96-4
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 amide combining stearamide with isopropanolamine, developed for cosmetics in the late 20th century. Used as a thickening and foam-stabilizing agent in cleansing formulations.
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