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"'stearamidopropyl' means the propylamide of stearic acid (octadecanamide), 'dimethicone' means polydimethylsiloxane, a polymer based on the silicon compound siloxane (silicone)
Stearylamidopropyl dimethicone is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance mixture acts as a corrosion inhibitor (prevents the corrosion of a packaging) and as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied).
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