Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-MIPA molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hyroxyethyl stearic isopropanolamide, HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MONOISOPROPANOLAMINE, (+-)-HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA, HYDROXYETHYL STEARAMIDE-MIPA [INCI], 93842-81-0
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
N-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)propyl]stearamide
Formula
C23H47NO3
Mol. Weight
385.60
CAS #
93842-81-0
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Opacifying
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Adds Opacity
Controls Viscosity
Reduces flyaways
Creates creamy opacity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid derivative developed for cosmetics as a texture enhancer and emollient. No traditional use; created in the modern era to provide specific sensory properties and stability in contemporary skincare formulations.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR