Cocomonoethanolamide (CMEA)

DESCRIPTION-This waxy, non-ionic and ultra-mild surfactant is produced naturally from coconut oil and is a popular ingredient found in personal care products, cosmetics, and toiletries. Widely acclaimed for its foaming properties, it also acts as an emulsifier and viscosity-enhancing agent in formulations.

 INCI Name– Cocamide MEA

Molecular Formula– C₁₄H₂₉NO₂

Alternate Names– Cocomonoethanolamide, Cocyl Monoethanolamine, Monoethanolamine coconut acid amide

 Purity of the ingredient– 99%

Country of Origin– India

BENEFITS AND USES-

• Add our CMEA to your face and body washes, shampoos, conditioners, or other cleansers for a gentle and deep cleaning experience.
• Works well in hard water and does not form scum.
• It is a natural emollient so your skin will look moisturised even after a long hot shower.
• It foams so well that you will enjoy a luxurious bubble bath.
• It is anti-static, and this will make your hair smooth and frizz-free.
• It is biodegradable, non-toxic, and most importantly non-carcinogenic.
• Industrially it is used in cleansers, de-greasers, and metal rinsing liquids.

 HOW IT WORKS-

• It breaks the surface tension of the water to allow it to remove dirt from the surface.
• It works by forming micelles in water that will clean your skin and hair or other surfaces.

 CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

• You can typically use it at a concentration of 0.1% to 5% depending upon the formulation.
• It is readily soluble in ethanol but is insoluble in water.

HOW TO USE- 

• Melt our CMEA with other surfactants of choice.
• Heat the water phase separately and add the melted surfactants to it.
• Blend the oil phase in this mixture.
• Finally, adjust the pH.