Is Stearyldimethyl Amine vegan?

Stearyldimethyl Amine

Unconfirmed

Stearyldimethyl (amine) refers to compounds bearing a stearyl (C18) chain with two methyl groups attached to a nitrogen, commonly used as conditioning and antistatic agents in hair care products. The stearyl component is typically derived from stearic acid, which can be from animal or plant sources, making the vegan status dependent on the origin.

Also known as Dimethyl stearylamine, N,N-Dimethyloctadecylamine, Stearyl dimethylamine
Last reviewed 3 June 2026

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