STEARAMIDE DEA is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-CONCENTRATION-.
STEARAMIDE DEA
Safety grade: B
This is a thick, waxy substance made by combining stearic acid (a fatty acid found in animal and plant oils) with a chemical called diethanolamine. It's used to give products a smooth, creamy texture.
This ingredient reduces static electricity in hair products, helps create a rich lather in cleansers, and thickens the product to achieve the desired consistency.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Antistatic ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7 — Grade B
- PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM — Grade C
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10 — Grade A
- LECITHIN — Grade A
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A