Stearamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: N-BIS(2-HYDROXYETHYL)STEARAMIDE, 93-82-3, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide, Stearic diethanolamide, Octadecanamide, Stearic acid diethanolamide, Stearoyl diethanolamide, Diethanolamine stearic acid amide
WHAT IS IT?
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
N,N-bis(2-Hydroxyethyl)stearamide
Effective at
3.75%
Formula
C22H45NO3
Mol. Weight
371.60
CAS #
93-82-3
Form
Liquid
WHAT DOES IT DO?
Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic fatty acid amide developed in the 20th century for cosmetics. Created as a thickening and foam-stabilizing agent, designed to improve the texture and sensory properties of shampoos and cleansing products.
IS IT CLEAN?
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Credo Beauty
Sephora Clean at Sephora
Target Clean
Whole Foods Premium Body Care
Beauty Heroes
MADE SAFE
EWG VERIFIED
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.5%
7.0%
0%
10%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.5-7
Regulatory Status
USA
✔ permitted
EU
✔ permitted
JAPAN
✔ permitted
CANADA
✔ permitted
Regulatory Agencies
EWG
CIR
FDA
EU COSING
Health Canada
IS IT FOR ME?
Skin Types
●
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
CAN I TRUST THIS?
The paper trail
🔬
Peer-reviewed
none on file
⚖️
Regulatory
1 listing →
🛡️
Safety-assessed
3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR