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Cocamide MEA (CMEA)

Cocamide MEA (CMEA)

CAS Number: 68140-00-1

Molecular Formula: CH3(CH2)NCONHCH2CH2OH

Purity: 95% typical (flakes or pellets)

Foam StabilizerThickener & Viscosity EnhancerFatty Acid AlkanolamideREACH (EU) / RoHS CompliantNonionic Surfactants (Amides)End-use functional additiveSecondary amide (Solid)

About Cocamide MEA (CMEA)

Coco Mono Ethanol Amide or Cocomonoethanolamide (CMEA) is a nonionic surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids and monoethanolamine. Cocoyl monoethanolamine supplied as waxy flakes or prills and functions as a foam stabilizer, thickener, and viscosity enhancer in formulations. Monoethanolamine coconut acid amide ...

Cocamide MEA (CMEA) Specifications

CAS Number
68140-00-1
Molecular Formula
CH3(CH2)NCONHCH2CH2OH
IUPAC Name
N-(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide
PubChem CID
8899
EINECS Number
268-770-2 / 617-059-9 / 617-107-9
Appearance
Waxy solid flakes or prills or other liquid
Odor
Mild fatty odor
Melting Point
60–80 °C (grade-dependent)
Density
~0.9–1.0 g/cm³
Purity/Assay
95% typical (flakes or pellets)
Solubility
Dispersible in water with surfactants, soluble in oil; log(oil/water) = 3.5
Special Property
Stability & viscosity in surfactant systems
Structural Description
Secondary amide (Solid)
GHS Hazard Statements
H315 (21.6%): Skin corrosion/irritation H318 (44%): Serious eye damage/eye irritation
Precautionary Statement Codes
P264, P264+P265, P280, P302+P352, P305+P354+P338, P317, P321, P332+P317, and P362+P364

Personal Care & Cosmetics

Foam stabilizer and viscosity enhancer in shampoos, body washes, and soaps

Household Cleaning

Foam and texture improvement in dishwashing liquids and liquid detergents

Industrial Uses

Emulsifier and stabilizer in textile, leather, and hard-surface cleaners

Temperature

15–30 °C

Environment

Store in a cool, dry place; avoid excessive heat

Protection

Keep sealed in original packaging

Packaging Options

25 kg bags or cartons

Shelf Life

12–24 months depending on storage

Cocamide MEA (CMEA) FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (pilot) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks ex-works

Incoterms

FOB · CIF

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

Regional Availability

India · EU · Middle East · Southeast Asia

Documentation

SDS · COA · TDS available on request

Compliance & Quality

REACH registered*

GHS/SDS available

ISO 9001:2015 site*

RoHS compliant*

Global sourcing network

Consistent quality & reliability

End-to-end technical support

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