What is Cocamide MEA CAS 68140-00-1?

Cocamide MEA, also called coconut monoethanolamide or CMEA, is a nonionic alkanolamide surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and monoethanolamine. It has CAS 68140-00-1 and EC 268-770-2, and is normally supplied as white to light yellow flakes, pellets, or solid material.

What does Cocamide MEA do in cleansing products?

It is used mainly as a foam booster, foam stabilizer, viscosity builder, and wetting aid. In shampoo, body wash, shower gel, hand wash, and liquid soap, it helps improve foam richness, foam stability, and product texture without acting as the sole primary cleanser.

How is Cocamide MEA different from Cocamide DEA?

Cocamide MEA is the monoethanolamide, while Cocamide DEA is the diethanolamide. They are related alkanolamides with similar formulation functions, but different raw-material chemistry and regulatory considerations, so they should not be treated as directly interchangeable without checking the target formulation and market requirements.

What physical form and melting behavior should be expected?

It is commonly a solid or flake material with a melting point around 60-75 degrees C depending on the coconut fatty acid distribution and grade. Many formulations require warm mixing or dissolution in a surfactant/alcohol system, so the processing temperature and addition order should be confirmed.

Which Cocamide MEA specifications should be checked?

Useful checks include appearance, melting range, active amide content, free amine or amine value, acid value, free fatty acid, moisture or volatiles, and color. These values vary by grade, so the supplier specification should be matched to the target cleansing formulation and viscosity requirement.

Cocamide MEA CAS 68140-00-1

Cocamide MEA is a coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide commonly used in personal care and detergent formulations as a nonionic surfactant, foam stabilizer, and viscosity builder. In commercial supply, this product is generally handled as a formulation raw material rather than a single narrowly defined pure compound. It is widely selected for shampoo, shower gel, foam bath, hand wash, liquid soap, and related rinse-off systems where stable foam, improved body, and better formulation texture are required. Standard export supply can be arranged, with COA, TDS, and SDS available according to customer requirements.

CAS: 68140-00-1
Synonyms: Cocamide MEA; Coconut Monoethanolamide; Coconut Oil Monoethanolamide; Coco Monoethanolamide; CMEA.
Einecs: 268-770-2
Grade: Industrial Grade / Personal Care Grade / Detergent Grade
Package: Standard export packaging can be arranged according to supply form, order quantity, and logistics requirements.

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Product Description

1 Physicochemical Properties

2 Typical Applications

3 Functional Role

4 Typical Supply Form

5 Packaging

6 Storage

Physicochemical Properties

Item	Typical Description
Appearance	White to light yellow flakes, pellets, or solid form depending on grade and temperature
Product Type	Nonionic surfactant / alkanolamide
Main Source	Derived from coconut fatty acids and monoethanolamine
Functional Character	Foam boosting, foam stabilization, viscosity building, and wetting support in surfactant systems
Formulation Compatibility	Generally compatible with anionic surfactants, soaps, and many other surfactant systems depending on formulation design
Supply Form	Commercially supplied as flakes, pellets, or similar solid form depending on grade
Typical Use Direction	Commonly used in rinse-off cleansing systems such as shampoo, hand wash, shower gel, and liquid soap

Typical Applications

Shampoo formulations
Body wash and shower gel
Hand wash and liquid soap
Foam bath products
Selected cleansing and detergent systems requiring improved foam and viscosity response

Actual application suitability should be confirmed according to formulation design, target viscosity, surfactant balance, and local regulatory requirements.

Functional Role

Cocamide MEA is generally used as a nonionic surfactant and performance aid in cleansing formulations. In supplier practice, it is commonly positioned as a foam booster and viscosity builder that helps improve foam richness, foam stability, and product texture in rinse-off systems.

Typical Supply Form

This product is commonly supplied as solid flakes or pellet-like material for downstream formulation use. Product grade, appearance, and routine specification may vary according to the agreed supply standard.

For related foam-booster and viscosity-modifier surfactant pages, compare Cocamide DEA, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, and Cocamidopropylamine Oxide.

Packaging

Cocamide MEA can be supplied in sealed industrial packaging suitable for export and routine warehousing. Packaging arrangement can be made according to order volume, shipment method, and customer requirements.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated place in tightly closed original packaging. Protect from excessive heat, moisture, direct sunlight, and contamination. Proper storage helps maintain handling quality during transportation and warehousing.

FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What is Cocamide MEA CAS 68140-00-1?

A: Cocamide MEA, also called coconut monoethanolamide or CMEA, is a nonionic alkanolamide surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and monoethanolamine. It has CAS 68140-00-1 and EC 268-770-2, and is normally supplied as white to light yellow flakes, pellets, or solid material.
Q:
What does Cocamide MEA do in cleansing products?

A: It is used mainly as a foam booster, foam stabilizer, viscosity builder, and wetting aid. In shampoo, body wash, shower gel, hand wash, and liquid soap, it helps improve foam richness, foam stability, and product texture without acting as the sole primary cleanser.
Q:
How is Cocamide MEA different from Cocamide DEA?

A: Cocamide MEA is the monoethanolamide, while Cocamide DEA is the diethanolamide. They are related alkanolamides with similar formulation functions, but different raw-material chemistry and regulatory considerations, so they should not be treated as directly interchangeable without checking the target formulation and market requirements.
Q:
What physical form and melting behavior should be expected?

A: It is commonly a solid or flake material with a melting point around 60-75 degrees C depending on the coconut fatty acid distribution and grade. Many formulations require warm mixing or dissolution in a surfactant/alcohol system, so the processing temperature and addition order should be confirmed.
Q:
Which Cocamide MEA specifications should be checked?

A: Useful checks include appearance, melting range, active amide content, free amine or amine value, acid value, free fatty acid, moisture or volatiles, and color. These values vary by grade, so the supplier specification should be matched to the target cleansing formulation and viscosity requirement.

Ordering & Documentation

Key information for document requests, quotations, and supply planning.

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COA, TDS, SDS/MSDS and packing details are available on request.

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Sample & Supply

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Storage & Shipping

Product-specific conditions are confirmed before order.

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