STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE- ▸ Hair conditioning: Delivers cationic conditioning and detangling, typically acid-activated.
- ▸ Antistatic agent: Controls static charge on hair and fibers.
- ▸ Emulsifier: Stabilizes conditioning emulsions.
- ▸ Surfactant: Functions as a cationic-type surface-active conditioning agent.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine (CAS 7651-02-7) is a fatty amidoamine. It is used as a hair-conditioning, emulsifying, antistatic, and surfactant ingredient in cosmetic and personal-care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is stearamidopropyl dimethylamine a silicone?
No. Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine (CAS 7651-02-7) is a fatty amidoamine, not a silicone. It is an organic conditioning ingredient typically acid-activated to function as a cationic conditioner, whereas silicones such as dimethicone are siloxane polymers. The two are chemically unrelated and behave differently in formulation.
What is stearamidopropyl dimethylamine derived from?
It is a fatty amidoamine made by reacting stearic acid (a C18 fatty acid) with dimethylaminopropylamine, giving an amidoamine. The fatty-acid portion provides substantivity and the tertiary amine becomes cationic when protonated by acid. CAS is 7651-02-7, formula C23H48N2O.
What is stearamidopropyl dimethylamine used for?
It delivers cationic hair conditioning and detangling (typically acid-activated), antistatic control on hair and fibers, emulsification of conditioning systems, and surface-active conditioning. It is supplied as a raw material for downstream personal-care formulation.
How does it compare to dimethicone in conditioners?
Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine is a cationic amidoamine that conditions by depositing on negatively charged hair when acid-activated; dimethicone is a nonionic silicone that conditions by forming a smoothing film. They work by different mechanisms and are often used together rather than as direct substitutes.
How is bulk stearamidopropyl dimethylamine packaged?
RawSource supplies stearamidopropyl dimethylamine in drums, totes, and other industrial packaging for manufacturers. MOQ and lead time depend on grade and volume. Request a bulk quote; CoA and SDS accompany each shipment.