STEARETH-100 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
STEARETH-100
Safety grade: A
Steareth-100 is a cleansing and thickening agent made by chemically modifying stearic acid, a fatty substance derived from vegetable or animal oils. It helps products blend oil and water together while creating a smooth, gel-like texture.
This ingredient works as a surfactant to cleanse the skin by removing dirt and oil, while also thickening the product to create a desirable gel consistency and improve how the formula feels and spreads.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A