Coconut MEA
CAS# 68140-00-1Independent Chemical supplies Coconut MEA, CAS 68140-00-1 in bulk and LTL quantities.
- CAS Number68140-00-1
- Trade NameCocamide MEA; Calamide MC
- FormulaCn+4H2n+9NO2
- INCICocamide MEA
- SynonymsN-(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide; Cocamide monoethanolamine; Monoethanolamine coconut acid amide; Coco monoethanolamide; Coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide; Cocoyl monoethanolamine; N-(2-Hydroxyethyl) coco fatty acid amide; Coconut oil fatty acid ethanolamide
- Market Cosmetics & Personal Care
Product Description
Coconut MEA, also known as Cocamide MEA, is a surfactant derived from coconut oil and monoethanolamine. It is a common ingredient in many cosmetic and personal care products. Below are some of its key industrial applications:
- Surfactant: It's used as a surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and other cleansing products.
- Foam Booster: It helps to create a rich, foamy lather in cleansing products.
- Emulsifier: It helps to stabilize emulsions, such as creams and lotions.
- Skin Conditioning Agent: It can help to improve the feel and texture of skin.
Calamide MC is a white to off-white, 1:1 coconut monoethanolamide flake. It is a low free amine product and an ideal substitute for diethanolamides. Calamide® MC builds viscosity in a range of detergent systems and also serves as a foam stabilizer. Derived from a renewable vegetable resource. A low free amine product and an ideal substitute for diethanolamides. Used in shampoos, body Wash, bubble baths, liquid soaps and hair conditioners. Exhibits exceptional high pH stability, foam stability and foam boosting properties. Provides excellent viscosity building characteristics. Offers advantage of being completely soluble in water and having low free amine content.
