Cocamide MEA
CompareAliases: CMEA
Nonionic foam stabilizer and thickener for surfactant cleansing and detergent systems.
Identity and Classification
| INCI Name | Cocamide MEA |
| IUPAC Name | - |
| Other Names | CMEA |
| Abbreviations | CMEA |
| Molecular Formula | - |
| CAS # | 68140-00-1 |
| EC # | - |
| Ingredient Category | - |
| Chemical Family | - |
Overview
Cocamide MEA is used in practical industrial formulations where foam stabilizer, co-surfactant, and viscosity-building aid. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Functions and Industries
Formulation Examples
Hand Soap
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Body Wash
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Shampoo
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Compatibility and Incompatibility
Compatible
Incompatible
No known incompatibilities documented.
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