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NINOL® M10 is a prilled nonionic surfactant, specifically a coconut mipa amide. This surfactant contributes to viscosity building, foam boosting, and foam stabilization. It maintains stability across neutral, alkaline, and acidic systems. Its common uses include shampoos, bath products, and liquid hand soaps.

INCI Name: Cocamide MIPA

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

Labeling Claims: Bio-based, Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Ethylene Oxide-free, Naturally Derived, PO-free, Plant-Based, Preservative-free, Sulfate-free, Sustainable, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Benefit Claims: Acidic pH Stable, Basic pH Stable, Corrosion Inhibition, Emolliency, Foam Enhancement, Foam Stability, Viscosity Boosting

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
CAS No.
68333-82-4
EC No.
269-793-0, 931-596-9
Chemical Structure

NINOL® M10 - Chemical Structure

RCO- = Fatty acids derived from coconut oil.

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Viscosity booster
  • Foam booster
  • Foam stabilizer (with emollient and anti-corrosive effects).
  • Stable at neutral, alkaline and acidic systems.
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
End Product Uses
  • Conditioning Shampoos
  • Bubble Baths
  • Shower Gels
  • Liquid Hand Soaps

Properties

Appearance
White, creamy pastille (at 20°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content100%
Free Monoisopropylaminemax. 2
Melting Point52°C
Nonionic Contentmin. 96%
Color (at 70°C)max. 9Gardener Scale

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Technical Details & Test Data

Product Features
  • 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).
  • E0/PO-free
  • Feedstock is Fatty methyl esters
  • Nonionic

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

NINOL M10 is available in bags.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves, dust mask, and safety goggles) should be employed when handling NINOL M10. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material. This product should be used in a well-ventilated area. Avoid inhaling dust.
  • It is recommended that NINOL M10 be stored in tightly sealed containers and kept at temperatures not exceeding 120 °F (49 °C).