NINOL® COMF-N is available in a flaked form of coconut MEA amide, providing properties such as foam boosting, stabilization, and viscosity enhancement. This nonionic surfactant holds value in personal care applications such as shampoos, personal cleansers, liquid dish detergents, and laundry detergents.

INCI Name: Cocamide MEA

Functions: Foam Booster, Foam Stabilizer, Foam Stabilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Viscosity Modifier

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Synonyms: CMEA, Coco ethanolamides, Cocoamide MEA, Coconut oil monoethanolamide, Coconut triethanolamide

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
INCI Name
CAS No.
68140-00-1
EC No.
268-770-2
Chemical Structure

NINOL® COMF-N - Chemical Structure

R=Coconut oil

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Foam Booster
  • Foam Stabilizer
  • Viscosity Booster
  • Stable in neutral or moderately alkaline or acidic systems
Product Features & Attributes
  • Naturally derived - Stepan defines as derived from biorenewable resource originating from animal, plant or marine feedstock. All products noted as “naturally-derived” in this brochure have a minimum of 50% biorenewable carbon content (based on Stepan’s BCI calculation).
  • Nonionic Ionic Character
  • Feedstock is Fatty triglyceride
  • EO/PO-free
  • Preservative Free
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
End Product Uses
  • Shampoos
  • Hair Conditioners
  • Personal Cleansers
  • Liquid Dish Soaps
  • Laundry Detergents
  • Bubble Baths

Properties

Appearance
White creamy flake or pastille (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content100%
Free Monoethanolaminemax. 1.5%
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Melting Point62 - 66°C
Density (at 70°C)0.94g/ml
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of NINOL COMF-N are listed in the following countries; the registration numbers for the active ingredients are included in parentheses: United States (TSCA 68140-00-1), Europe (EINECS 268-770-2), Canada (DSL 68140-00-1), Australia (AICS 68140-00-1), Philippines (PICCS 68140-00-1), Korea (ECL Serial No. KE-01075), Japan (ENCS 2-827) and China (IECSC 68190-00-1).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

NINOL COMF-N is available in bags (50 lbs/23kg) and supersacks (2200 lbs/1000 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., safety goggles, gloves and dust mask) should be employed when handling NINOL COMF-N. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Avoid inhaling dust. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that NINOL COMF-N should be stored in sealed containers and kept in a cool, dry place. Maximum storage temperature is 105 °F (40 °C). Avoid overheating.