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Emollient

STEARAMIDE

CAS 124-26-5
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A waxy fatty amide of stearic acid used as an emollient and viscosity builder. Bland safety profile with no GHS pictograms — generally fine but with thin cosmetic literature.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGOPACIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Skin conditioning waxy emollient
  • Improves product slip and texture
  • Stable in formulations

Known concerns

  • Very limited cosmetic-specific safety data
  • May feel heavy on oily skin
  • No GHS hazard pictograms but also low study volume

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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