What function does ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE carries the following function designation(s): SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS.

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InventoryRef cosing-live-1049252024-08-08

ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE

Isopropyl Stearamide is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 106438-51-1

CAS 106438-51-1PubChem CID 9862121

Octadecanamide, N-(1-methylethyl)-

IUPAC name: N-propan-2-yloctadecanamide

Molecular formula: C21H43NO
Molecular weight: 325.6 g/mol
Exact mass: 325.334464995 Da
XLogP3: 8.8
Topological polar surface area: 29.1 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 1
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

N-(propan-2-yl)octadecanamide

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID30432037

Retrieved from NIH PubChem on 2026-08-31 by checksum-valid CAS matching. Chemical properties do not replace the regulatory decision on this page.

Official European Commission record

CosIng substance ID: 104925
Published in the Official Journal: Yes
Recorded by the Commission: 2024-08-08

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Inventory details for ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE

INCI name

ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE

Description

Isopropyl Stearamide is the organic compound that conforms to the formula

Record provenance

Inventory reference: cosing-live-104925
Imported identity: ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE
Source update: 2024-08-08

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE

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Key data

CAS

106438-51-1

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Restriction

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Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING: Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilizing foams in general.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS: Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

#13867 · ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE

Ingredients with overlapping formulation functions

HYDROXYPROPYLTRISILOXYL IPDI/PEG-14 COPOLYMERBINDING, CLEANSING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

HYDROXYPYRIDINONEHAIR DYEING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

HYDROXYSULTAINESCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

ISODECYL GALACTOSIDESORAL CARE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING

ISOSTEARAMIDE DEAANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ISOSTEARAMIDE MEAANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ISOSTEARAMIDE MIPAANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

ISOSTEARAMIDOPROPYL BETAINEANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - F…

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

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Source note for ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for ISOPROPYL STEARAMIDE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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