BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient reference
68140-00-1
Nonionic foam stabilizer and thickener for surfactant cleansing and detergent systems.
| INCI Name | Cocamide MEA |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 68140-00-1 |
| Ionic Type | Nonionic |
| Abbreviations | CMEA |
Cocamide MEA is an industrial ingredient used for foam stabilizer, co-surfactant, and viscosity-building aid. in selected chemical formulation systems.
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.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Active Matter | 30 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Ionic Character | Nonionic | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
status: compatible | Often used to modify foam, mildness, and viscosity response.
status: compatible | Common in mixed surfactant systems; verify cloud point and phase behavior.
status: avoid | Avoid extreme pH unless supplier stability data supports the system.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Review supplier SDS/TDS and regional requirements before use.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.