MACKAMIDE® SMV is a stearic monoethanolamide made from plant-derived stearic acid, containing no animal-derived components. It is designed for household and cosmetic preparations as a pearlescing and opacifying agent. When used with glycol stearate, MACKAMIDE® SMV produces particularly intense pearls. With a high melting point, it also serves as an effective gelling agent and wax additive for stick-form products. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

INCI Name: Stearamide MEA

Chemical Name: Stearamide MEA

CAS Number: 111-57-9

Chemical Family: Amides, Ethanolamines, Fatty Acid Amides

Labeling Claims: Animal Products-free, Biodegradable, Glycerin-free, Naturally Derived, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Salt-free

Synonyms: Monoethanolamine Stearic Acid Amide, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)Stearamide, N-(hydroxyethyl)stearamide, N-(Otadecanoyl)-Ethanolamine, N-Octadecanoylethanolamine, N-Stearoylethanolamine, SEA, Stearic Acid Monoethanolamide, Stearic Ethanolamide, Stearoyl Ethanolamide, Stearoyl-EA, Stearoyl-Ethanolamine, Stearoylmonoethanolamide

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Technical Data

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Use Level
1 - 4% (Body Wash), 2 - 4% (Shampoos), 0.5 - 2% (Skin Cleansers), 1 - 2% (Conditioners), 4 - 8% (Dishwash Blocks), 5 - 10% (Drop- In Toilet Bowl Blocks), 1 - 2% (Powder Detergents)
Formulation tips
  • Add in the beginning of process with heat stable ingredients
  • Request heating to 95°C to incorporate
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to heating as this may lead to degradation
  • Mix until dissolved before cooling or molding

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Waxy pastilles (in Europe)*, waxy flake (in USA)
Compatible with
Anionic, Nonionic Surfactants, Cationic, Amphoteric
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C, as flake)0.56--
Density (at 25°C, as flake)0.56g/ml
Melting Pointapprox. 95°C
Gram Negative BacteriaAbsent
Total Plate Countmax. 10CFU/g-
Ester Contentmax. 3-CTFA
Color (at 100°C)max. 5Gardner
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Fatty Acid Content (MW = 270)max. 3.0%200D
Monoethanolamine Contentmax. 3.0%274C
Free Nitrile (as Nitrogen Dioxide)max. 50ppmRP-8133
Note

* 100C

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Europe
  • North America

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Conditions

Mackamide® SMV should be stored in sealed containers below 30°C in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Handle between 10°C - 35°C. Mackamide® SMV has a shelf life of 730 days