Specification of Cocamide MEA CMEA (CAS 68140-00-1)
Item | Specification | Test Method |
Appearance (25℃) | White to light yellow flake solid | Visualization |
Color (10% ethanol solution), Hazen | ≤80 | Q/TFZL J068 |
pH (1%, 10% ethanol solution) | 8.0-10.5 | GB/T 6368 |
Amine content ，mgKOH/g | ≤12.0 | Q/TFZL J068 |
Melting point ，℃ | 55-65 | Q/TFZL J068 |
Applications and Recommended Dosage of Cocamide MEA CMEA
Hair care: Pearlescent shampoo and ammonium-salt shampoo systems requiring viscosity and foam support.
Personal cleansing: Body wash, bath lotion, hand wash and compatible cleansing formulations.
Home care: Laundry detergent, soap and other detergent systems requiring thickening, foam stabilization or emulsification.
Functional roles: Nonionic co-surfactant, thickener, foam stabilizer, emulsifier, detergent aid and opacifying/pearlescent support ingredient.
Recommended Dosage: 1 - 3%
How to Formulate and Purchase Cocamide MEA CMEA
Why CMEA Is Used in Shampoo and Cleansing Systems: Cocamide MEA is a solid nonionic co-surfactant that can support viscosity development, foam stability, emulsification and pearlescent appearance in compatible formulations. Its performance depends on the primary surfactants, electrolyte level, pH, processing temperature and cooling profile.
Processing Considerations: Because CMEA is supplied as flakes with a melting point of 55-65°C, it normally requires controlled heating and sufficient mixing for uniform incorporation. The exact addition sequence and temperature should be validated in the customer's formulation to avoid incomplete melting, crystallization or unstable viscosity.
CMEA vs Other Alkanolamides: Within Transfar's alkanolamide range, CMEA is a solid flake grade. Compare cocamide dea when evaluating a liquid diethanolamide grade, and compare methyl mea when a liquid Cocamide Methyl MEA alternative with a different processing and regulatory profile is required. Final selection should consider physical form, viscosity response, foam, clarity, processing temperature and destination-market requirements.
Duplicate-Page Differentiation: Transfar currently has a second Cocamide MEA page described as a glycerin-free grade. Keep both pages only when the products have separate specifications, packaging and commercial positioning. Use distinct H1s, Titles, specification tables, internal links and self-referencing canonicals; otherwise merge the pages to prevent keyword cannibalization.
Bulk Purchasing Information: Confirm grade, composition, quantity, packaging, MOQ, sample availability, lead time and destination market before ordering. Request the current TDS, SDS and batch COA. Packaging weight and fixed commercial terms should not be published until confirmed by Transfar.
CTA: Send your target application, surfactant system, annual demand, destination market and packaging preference to receive a Cocamide MEA CMEA quotation, sample arrangement and technical document package.
Cocamide MEA CMEA FAQs
What is Cocamide MEA and what does CMEA stand for?
Cocamide MEA is a nonionic alkanolamide surfactant made from coconut-oil-derived fatty acids and monoethanolamine. CMEA is the common abbreviation for Cocamide MEA. The INCI Name is Cocamide MEA, the CAS number is 68140-00-1 and the molecular formula is represented as RCONHCH2CH2OH, where R is a coconut-oil-based fatty chain.
What is Cocamide MEA used for in shampoo?
In shampoo, Cocamide MEA is mainly used as a viscosity builder, foam stabilizer, co-surfactant and pearlescent support ingredient. It can improve foam quality and formulation texture in compatible systems. Because the product is a flake solid with a melting point of 55-65°C, the addition temperature, mixing and cooling process should be validated in the complete shampoo formula.
What is the difference between Cocamide MEA and Cocamide DEA?
Cocamide MEA contains one hydroxyethyl group and is commonly supplied as a solid flake, while Cocamide DEA contains two hydroxyethyl groups and Transfar 6501 is supplied as a viscous liquid. Both can support thickening and foam stability, but they differ in physical form, processing temperature, specification and destination-market considerations. Selection should be based on the complete formula and required documentation.
What affects the Cocamide MEA price for bulk orders?
The Cocamide MEA price depends on product grade and composition, order quantity, packaging, required documentation, destination market, freight terms and current raw-material conditions. For an accurate quotation, provide the target application, required quantity, delivery country, packaging preference and whether a sample, TDS, SDS or batch COA is required.
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