PEG-2 Stearamine

AKA: Stearyldiethanolamine, 10213-78-2, Ethanol, 2'-(Octadecylimino)bisethanol, N-BIS(HYDROXYETHYL)OCTADECYLAMINE, Stearyl diethanolamine, Chemeen 18-2, HETOXAMINE SAM-2
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
2,2'-(Octadecylimino)bisethanol
Formula
C22H47NO2
Mol. Weight
357.60
CAS #
10213-78-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Emulsifier
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Synthetic emulsifier developed by attaching polyethylene glycol chains to stearamine in the mid-20th century. Created to function as a surfactant and conditioning agent in cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR