OriginTypically derived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as starting materials. Produced through hydrogenation and amine synthesis of fatty acids or their derivatives.
The safety of Lauramine and Stearamine has not been documented and substantiated. The CIR Expert Panel cannot conclude whether these ingredients are safe for use in cosmetic products until the appropriate safety data have been obtained and evaluated.
Solubility less than 1 mg/mL at 72 °F (NTP, 1992)
Formula
C18H39N
Mol. Weight
269.50
CAS #
124-30-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Flyaways
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions corrosive (CIR 71)
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