Synonym(s)
2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]ethyl stearates.
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Stearamide is the amide of stearic acid (octadecanamide) with the molecular formula: C18H37NO, "MEA" the acronym for monoethylamine.
Stearamide MEA-stearate is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as an opacifier (reduces transparency and light transmission by clouding the product), viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity (toughness) of cosmetic products) and as a foaming agent (increases foam formation and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam).
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