OriginDerived from palmitic acid and monoethanolamine, both synthetic or petroleum-derived compounds. Synthesized through amidation reaction between palmitic acid and monoethanolamine under controlled conditions.
Hexadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Formula
C18H37NO2
Mol. Weight
299.50
CAS #
544-31-0
Form
Liquid
State
Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
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