Amidex™ CME surfactant

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name

Cocamide MEA

Ingredient Origin

Natural Origin

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Cleansing Agent,

Foam Booster,

Foam Stabilizer,

Surfactant,

Surfactant (Nonionic),

Thickener,

Viscosity Modifier

CAS No.

68140-00-1

EC No.

268-770-2

Technologies

Cosmetic Ingredients

Product Families

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Rheology Modifiers,

Stabilizers

Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers

Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Cleansing,

Dense Foam,

Foam Enhancement,

Foam Stability,

Foaming,

High Foaming,

Rich Feel,

Self-Preserving,

Stabilizing,

Viscosity Boosting

Labeling Claims

Natural,

Naturally Derived,

Sulfate-free,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Key Attributes

• 100% coconut oil-derived.
• Contains <0.01% free DEA providing a low secondary amine content.
• Formulation alternative to coconut diethanolamide.
• Viscosity and foam builder for rich, dense foam.

Applications & Uses

Markets

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Bath & Shower,

Hair Care,

Other Beauty & Care,

Skin Care

Personal Care — Personal Hygiene

Hand Hygiene,

Other Personal Hygiene Applications

Application Format

Creams,

Gel,

Rinse Off

Bath & Shower Applications

Body Wash,

Shower Gels

Hair Care Applications

Shampoos & Rinses,

Shaving Products

Personal Hygiene Applications

Hand Soap,

Intimate Hygiene Products

Skin Care Applications

Facial Cleanser,

Skin Cleanser

Properties

Physical Form

Flakes,

Solid

Odor

Slight

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Random Coil Index	min. 0.50	—	—
Amine Value	max. 19	%	ACM-1
Monoethanolamine	max. 2	%	ACM-1
Melting Point	61 - 65	°C	FISHER-JOHNS
Color	max. 2	—	ACM-33

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

CFDA Compliant (China)

Storage & Handling

Storage

Store in closed containers below 86°F (30°C) in a dry storage place and out of direct sunlight. Protect from extreme cold and hot temperatures. Add flaked product to batch heated to 140-158°F (60-70°C) with good agitation and mixing until flakes have melted. Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture.