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DISTEARYL PHTHALIC ACID AMIDE.

Avoid / SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide functions as a multifaceted conditioning agent and emollient, enhancing skin feel through surface lubrication. It also serves as an emulsifying, dispersing, and solubilizing agent, contributing to the structural integrity and desired texture of cosmetic formulations.

Summary

Conditioning agent Emollient Surfactant Emulsifying agent Dispersing agent Solubilizing agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by lubricating biological surfaces, thereby delivering skin conditioning and emollient effects. Within formulations, it acts as a surfactant, an emulsifying agent to blend immiscible liquids, a dispersing agent to prevent particle aggregation, and a solubilizing agent to incorporate otherwise insoluble components, ensuring stable product characteristics.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Known for its stable properties in formulations, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide significantly contributes to robust emulsifying, dispersing, lubricating, and solubilizing capabilities.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidants
  • incompatible materials (general)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide has been identified as a contact allergen, indicating a significant risk for sensitization. In its solid form, it has the potential to irritate the skin, eyes, and respiratory system. While the EWG Skin Deep database rates it 'LOW' for various toxicities and confirms it is not on their Restricted Lists, the unreviewed CIR status and documented contact allergen profile necessitate extreme caution. It also carries GHS hazard statements regarding long-lasting harmful effects on aquatic life.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Despite its functional benefits in formulation stability and conditioning, Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide is categorized as 'avoid' due to its confirmed status as a contact allergen and potential for skin, eye, and respiratory irritation.

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