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Stearamide mea (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 14351-40-7; octadecanoic acid, 2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]ethyl ester

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Stearamide is the amide of stearic acid (octadecanamide) with the molecular formula: C18H37NO, "MEA" the acronym for monoethylamine.

The stearic acid amide (fatty acid amide) MEA is used in cosmetic formulations. The mixture of substances acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity (toughness) of cosmetic products), antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. of hair) and foaming agent (increases foam formation and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020