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HEXAMETHYLENE BIS-HYDROXYSTEARAMIDE

CAS 55349-01-4
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A wax-like fatty bis-amide used as a texturizer and gellant in sticks and balms. Mostly inert, but flagged as a possible skin sensitizer in some GHS notifications.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Wax-like structurant for stick and balm products
  • Provides texture and viscosity
  • Stable, non-ionic

Known concerns

  • GHS H317 may cause skin sensitization in some users
  • GHS H413 may cause long-lasting harmful aquatic effects
  • Synthetic amide — variable quality across grades

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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