murphyIsostearamide MEA
AKA: 54536-43-5, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-isostearamide
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are processed to obtain fatty acids and their derivatives. Synthesized through ethanolamine amidation and subsequent esterification of isostearic acid.
Isooctadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Formula
C20H41NO2
Mol. Weight
327.50
CAS #
54536-43-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not for products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR