Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amide, also known as N, N-Stearyl Phthalic Acid Amide or N, N-Tollow Phthalic Acid Amide, is a biodegradable ingredient contained in many cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, body cleansers, conditioners, exfoliant (scrub), and masks.
Distearyl Phthalic Acid Amides can be applied as surfactants for cosmetics as well as effective emulsifiers and suspending agents for silicones, zinc pyrithione, sulfur, selenium sulfide, coal tar, and other difficult-to-suspend materials. They provide uniform emulsification and/or suspension of active ingredients and make cosmetics and other personal care products present better properties.