Dimethyl stearamine (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

1-octadecanamines; N,N-dimethyl-

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Dimethyl stearamine is a dimethylated amine of octadecanoic acid(stearic acid) and is used in cosmetic formulations. The substance acts as an antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electric charge on the surface of e.g. hair) and emulsifier (changes the interfacial tension of liquids like water and oil so that they can be mixed together).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer