Hydroxystearamide MEA

AKA: 12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide, Octadecanamide, Paricin 220, 106-15-0, Paracin 220, Hydroxystearic acid monoethanolamide, 12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecan-1-amide, 12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)stearamide, Hydroxystearamide monoethanolamide

Plant-Derived

Not Clean

12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecan-1-amide

Formula

C20H41NO3

Mol. Weight

343.50

CAS #

106-15-0

Form

Liquid

Functions

Antistatic

Viscosity Controlling

Reduces Static

Controls Viscosity

Reduces flyaways

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic surfactant and thickening agent derived from stearic acid chemistry. Used in cosmetics to improve texture and provide mild cleansing properties.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR