Cocamide MEA CMEA 6502 Bulk Surfactant Supplier

1. Superior Thickening & Foam Stabilizing Performance

Exceptional Thickening Power: When formulated with anionic surfactants (e.g., AES, LAS), it delivers better thickening effect than Cocamide DEA (6501), allowing reduced sodium chloride usage.

Excellent Foam Stabilization: Significantly improves foam stability, fineness and long-lasting performance.

Hard Water Resistance: Maintains excellent foaming and detergency properties even in hard water conditions.

2. Excellent Compatibility & Synergistic Effects

Fully compatible with anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants.

Produces synergistic effects when combined, enhancing overall cleaning power and skin feel.

Ideal for pearlescent systems: Can be used as a raw material for pearlescent slurry preparation.

3. Safe & Environmentally Friendly

High Biodegradability: Biodegradation rate > 97%, making it an eco-friendly surfactant.

Low Irritation: Extremely low irritation to skin and eyes, rated as a safe ingredient by cosmetic raw material safety assessment organizations.

CIR Safety Limits: Maximum safe concentration is 18% in rinse-off products and 5% in leave-on products.

 Personal Care Products

Used in pearlescent shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, skin care agents and medicated shampoos to enhance foam fineness and skin feel. Recommended dosage: 1.0% - 5.0%.

Household Cleaning Products

Applied in dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents and powder synthetic detergents to boost detergency and hard water resistance.

Industrial Applications

Serves as raw material for metal cleaners, textile auxiliaries, leather chemicals and amide-based surfactant synthesis.

Q1: What is Cocamide MEA?

A: Cocamide MEA (INCI Name: Cocamide MEA, Common Abbreviation: CMEA, Industry Name: 6502, CAS 68140-00-1) is a non-ionic surfactant synthesized by the reaction of natural coconut oil fatty acids and monoethanolamine (MEA). It appears as a white to pale yellow flaky solid with excellent thickening, foam stabilization and biodegradability. It is widely recognized as a safer and higher-performance alternative to Cocamide DEA (6501) in modern formulations.

Q2: What are the core advantages of Cocamide MEA over Cocamide DEA?

A: The key differences and advantages are:

Superior thickening efficiency: Better thickening effect than Cocamide DEA when combined with anionic surfactants, reducing sodium chloride usage by 20-30%

Better safety profile: No significant nitrosamine formation risk (unlike DEA-based surfactants)

Higher biodegradability: >97% biodegradation rate, more environmentally friendly

Ideal for pearlescent systems: Perfectly compatible with pearlescent agents, producing bright and stable pearlescent effects

Lower irritation: Extremely low irritation to skin and eyes, suitable for sensitive skin products

Q3: What is the recommended dosage of Cocamide MEA?

A: Dosage varies by product type (calculated based on ≥85% amide content):

Pearlescent shampoos & body washes: 1.0% – 5.0%

Hand soaps & facial cleansers: 1.5% – 4.0%

Dishwashing liquids & laundry detergents: 1.0% – 3.0%

Leave-on skin care products: Max 5.0% (per CIR safety guidelines)

Industrial cleaners: 2.0% – 6.0%

Q4: How to properly dissolve Cocamide MEA in formulations?

A: As a flaky solid, Cocamide MEA requires proper dissolution:

Heat the formulation system to 65-75°C (above its melting point of 65-75°C)

Add Cocamide MEA slowly while stirring continuously

It dissolves best when mixed with anionic surfactants (AES, LAS)

Cool down to room temperature after complete dissolution to avoid crystallization

Q5: Is Cocamide MEA compatible with other ingredients?

A: Yes, Cocamide MEA has excellent formulation compatibility:

Fully compatible with anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants

Shows remarkable synergistic effects with anionic surfactants for thickening and foaming

Compatible with most thickeners, preservatives, fragrances and pearlescent agents

Note: Slightly soluble in pure water; always dissolve in surfactant mixtures

Q6: What are the main applications of Cocamide MEA?

A: It is widely used across three major industries:

Personal care: Pearlescent shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, medicated shampoos, skin care agents

Household cleaning: Dishwashing liquids, laundry detergents, powder synthetic detergents

Industrial applications: Metal cleaners, textile auxiliaries, leather chemicals, amide surfactant synthesis raw materials

USA: Approved for use in cosmetic and OTC products by FDA

Key safety feature: Does not form carcinogenic nitrosamines under normal formulation conditions

Q7: What grades of Cocamide MEA do you offer?

A: As a source manufacturer, we provide:

Standard grade: ≥85% amide content, white to pale yellow flakes (most widely used)

High purity grade: ≥90% amide content, whiter flakes (for high-end cosmetics)

Low free MEA grade: ≤0.5% free monoethanolamine (for sensitive skin products)

All grades come with complete COA, MSDS and regulatory documentation.