BASF
manufacturer
Ingredient Profile
Nonionic foam stabilizer and thickener for surfactant cleansing and detergent systems.
INCI Name: Cocamide MEA
CAS Number: 68140-00-1
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Ionic Type: Nonionic
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: CMEA
Cocamide MEA is an industrial ingredient used for foam stabilizer, co-surfactant, and viscosity-building aid. in selected chemical formulation systems.
Cocamide MEA is used in practical industrial formulations where foam stabilizer, co-surfactant, and viscosity-building aid. are required. Grade selection should consider active matter or assay, impurity profile, physical form, pH range, compatibility, processing conditions, and supplier documentation. Typical values are screening guidance only and should not replace supplier specifications.
Commercial specifications vary by grade, impurity profile, concentration, physical form, and supplier documentation.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 0.5-5% depending on formula and processing temperature.
Solubility: Dispersible with heat in surfactant systems
pH Range: N/A
Functional Role: Foam stabilizer, co-surfactant, and viscosity-building aid.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Active Matter | 30 - 100 | % | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| pH | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Ionic Character | Nonionic | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Solubility Water | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
| Density | Supplier dependent | N/A | Typical industrial range; verify supplier specification. |
Amphoteric Surfactants
status: compatible | Often used to modify foam, mildness, and viscosity response.
Nonionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Common in mixed surfactant systems; verify cloud point and phase behavior.
Strong Acids
status: avoid | Avoid extreme pH unless supplier stability data supports the system.
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Review and verify the supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Review supplier SDS/TDS and regional requirements before use.
Use must be assessed by product category, exposure route, impurity profile, and local requirements. Confirm current status from supplier documentation before market launch.