Allowed in EU

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa

A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, opacifying, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

N-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)propyl]stearamide

What does it do?

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Opacifying

    makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent

  • Viscosity controlling

    adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation

EU regulatory status

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa?

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)propyl]stearamide

Is Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa do in cosmetic products?

Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, opacifying, viscosity controlling.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxyethyl Stearamide-Mipa is 93842-81-0.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010