Stearic Hydrazide

AKA: Stearic acid hydrazide, 4130-54-5, Octadecanoic acid, Stearic acid
Plant-Derived
Not Clean
The safety of Stearic Hydrazide has not been documented and substantiated. The CIR Expert Panel cannot conclude that this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetic products until the appropriate safety data have been obtained and evaluated.
Formula
C18H38N2O
Mol. Weight
298.50
CAS #
4130-54-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Not Reported
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of stearic acid developed in the 20th century for cosmetic and industrial applications. Created primarily as a blowing agent and chemical intermediate with no traditional use history.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Potential Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️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