OriginDerived from stearic acid and monoethanolamine, both petroleum-derived or plant-oil-derived fatty acid sources. Synthesized through amidation reaction, combining stearic acid with monoethanolamine under heat and catalytic conditions.
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octadecanamide
Formula
C20H41NO2
Mol. Weight
327.50
CAS #
111-57-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
Controls product thickness
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not for products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
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