STEARETH-21 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
STEARETH-21
Safety grade: A
This is a gentle cleansing agent made by combining stearic acid (a fatty acid) with a sugar-derived ingredient. It helps remove dirt and oil from skin while keeping products mixed together smoothly.
Steareth-21 works as a mild cleanser and helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together in formulas, while also removing impurities from the skin.
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