Specification of Cocamide Methyl MEA CMMEA (CAS 37196-96-3)
Item | Specification | Test Method |
Appearance (25℃) | Light yellow to yellow liquid | Visualization |
pH (1% , 10% ethanol solution) | 10.5-11.5 | GB/T 6368 |
Amine value, mgKOH/g | ≤30.0 | Q/TFZL J068 |
Color, Hazen | ≤350 | Q/TFZL J068 |
Glycerine, % | ≤12.0 | GB/T 22328 |
Applications and Recommended Dosage of Cocamide Methyl MEA CMMEA
Hair care: Shampoo and other rinse-off hair-cleansing systems requiring foam support and viscosity adjustment.
Personal cleansing: Shower gel, body wash, facial cleanser and liquid hand soap.
Home care: Liquid detergent, dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent.
Recommended Dosage: 1%- 5%
How to Select and Purchase Cocamide Methyl MEA CMMEA
Foam and Viscosity Support: CMMEA is used as a nonionic co-surfactant to improve foam stability and support viscosity development in compatible anionic surfactant systems. Performance should be verified in the complete formula rather than assessed from the raw material alone.
Liquid Handling and Low-Temperature Use: As a liquid alkanolamide, CMMEA can simplify metering and incorporation compared with solid-flake grades. Transfar's TDS also describes good frost resistance; storage and processing limits should still be confirmed with the latest technical documentation.
CMMEA vs CMEA vs CDEA: Within the broader alkanolamide portfolio, CMMEA is a liquid N-methyl ethanolamide. For a solid-flake alternative, compare the cocamide mea surfactant grade. Formulators evaluating cocamide dea in shampoo or detergent systems should compare physical form, composition, processing temperature, target viscosity and destination-market requirements before selecting a grade.
Composition and Documentation: The current SDS identifies the product as a mixture of 80.0-90.0% Cocamide Methyl MEA and 10.0-20.0% glycerol, while the TDS specifies glycerine at ≤12.0%. Request the latest TDS, SDS and batch COA to confirm the applicable specification and test basis before supplier approval.
Bulk Purchasing Support: Packaging configuration, MOQ, sample availability, lead time, Incoterms and destination-market documents should be confirmed with Transfar before ordering. Provide your formulation type, annual demand, delivery country and required documentation for a more accurate quotation.
CTA: Send your target application, required quantity, destination market and sample or documentation needs to receive a CMMEA quotation and technical document package.
Cocamide Methyl MEA CMMEA FAQs
What is Cocamide Methyl MEA and what does CMMEA stand for?
Cocamide Methyl MEA is a coconut-oil-based nonionic alkanolamide surfactant used to support foam and viscosity in personal and home care formulations. CMMEA is its common abbreviation. The INCI Name is Cocamide Methyl MEA, the CAS number is 37196-96-3 and the molecular formula is represented as RCON(CH3)CH2CH2OH, where R is a coconut-oil-based fatty chain.
What is Cocamide Methyl MEA used for in shampoo?
In shampoo, Cocamide Methyl MEA is mainly used as a foam booster, foam stabilizer and viscosity-support ingredient in compatible surfactant systems. Transfar recommends a dosage of 1-5%, but the final level should be validated against the primary surfactant, salt response, target viscosity, clarity, foam profile and processing conditions of the complete formula.
What is the difference between CMMEA, CMEA and Cocamide DEA?
CMMEA is a liquid N-methyl ethanolamide, CMEA is commonly supplied as a solid flake, and Cocamide DEA grades such as 6501 are viscous liquids. All three can support foam and viscosity, but they differ in composition, physical form, processing requirements and destination-market considerations. The best choice depends on the complete formulation and the required technical and regulatory documentation.
What affects the Cocamide Methyl MEA price for bulk orders?
The Cocamide Methyl MEA price depends on composition and batch specification, order quantity, packaging, sample and document requirements, destination market, Incoterms, freight conditions and current raw-material costs. For an accurate quotation, provide the target application, required quantity, delivery country, packaging preference and whether a sample, TDS, SDS or batch COA is needed.
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