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Cocamide MEA CAS No.: 68140-00-1
Cocamide MEA is a very useful ingredient in the cosmetic and personal care industry. It is widely added to formulations because of the range of benefits that it provides.
1.Hair care: It is a great foaming agent that improves the texture and feel of hair care products. It easily lifts dirt and oil from the hair and scalp to wash it all away and leave the shafts clean and healthy.
2.Skin care: It acts as an emulsifier that keeps the oil based and water based ingredients together in a formulation. Thus, this ingredient improves the consistency and stability of the product.
3.Cosmetic products: As a thickener, it promotes easy application of the products and allows them to last longer. Additionally, Cocamide MEA also provides hydration and moisturization to the skin.
Origin
Cocamide MEA s made by the reaction of monoethanolamine (MEA) and the fatty acids that are derived from coconut oil. This ingredient may also contain small traces of Cocamide DEA.
Property |
Values |
Boiling Point |
>200°C |
Melting Point |
60-63°C |
Solubility |
Slightly soluble in water |
Characteristics
1. lt can improve foaming effectively.
2. lt has satisfactory moisturizing effect.
3. High-performance thickener for personal care products like body wash, facial cleanser and shampoo.
Cocamide MEA plays the role in formulation:
-Emulsifying
-Emulsion stabilising
-Foam boosting
-Surfactant
-Viscosity controlling