STEARETH-8 is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
STEARETH-8
Safety grade: A
Steareth-8 is a gentle cleaning and mixing agent made by combining a natural fatty acid (stearic acid) with a plant-derived sugar-like substance. It helps blend oil and water-based ingredients together in cosmetic products.
This ingredient acts as an emulsifier and surfactant to combine incompatible ingredients (like oil and water) into a smooth, stable product while providing mild cleansing properties.
Graded using: COSING.
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