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DIHYDROXYETHYL STEARAMINE OXIDE.

Valuable CAS 14048-77-2 / ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

Dihydroxyethyl Stearamine Oxide is a versatile ingredient primarily functioning as a surfactant. It helps blend oil and water, enhances foaming, and offers conditioning benefits for skin and hair.

Summary

Surfactant Cleansing Agent Foam Booster Antistatic Agent Hair Conditioning Agent Emulsion Stabilizing Agent Hydrotrope

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient acts as a surfactant, reducing surface tension to facilitate mixing of immiscible liquids, aiding in cleansing and foam generation. It also serves as an antistatic, hair conditioning, emulsion stabilizing agent, and hydrotrope, imparting a smooth feel.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Key findings

  1. 01 CIR Expert Panel analysis of related Stearamine Oxide

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

No specific data on dusting behavior for Dihydroxyethyl Stearamine Oxide was identified in the research.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Must not be formulated with nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of carcinogenic nitrosamine compounds. It also assists in stabilizing emulsions as an emulsifier.

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Moderate

The CIR Expert Panel found a related ingredient, Stearamine Oxide, safe in rinse-off products and up to 5% in leave-on products, due to potential mild irritation. It is crucial to ensure products with Dihydroxyethyl Stearamine Oxide are free of nitrosating agents to avoid nitrosamine formation.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Dihydroxyethyl Stearamine Oxide is a versatile functional ingredient offering surfactant and conditioning properties, provided it is formulated carefully to avoid nitrosamine formation.

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