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Amidex™ CME surfactant

Amidex™ CME surfactant is a naturally derived viscosity builder, foam enhancer, and stabilizer. It can be used in shower gels, shampoos, hand soaps, skin cleansers, and other cleansing products when a tight, dense, luxurious foam is desired. It is 100% coconut oil-derived.

Brand: Amidex™ (3 products)

INCI Name: Cocamide MEA

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Foam Booster, Foam Stabilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Labeling Claims: Natural, Naturally Derived, Sulfate-free, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Certifications & Compliance: CFDA Compliant (China)

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Dense Foam, Foam Enhancement, Foam Stability, Foaming, High Foaming, Rich Feel, Self-Preserving, Stabilizing, Viscosity Boosting

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name
Cocamide MEA
Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Cleansing Agent,
Foam Booster,
Foam Stabilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic),
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
CAS No.
68140-00-1
EC No.
268-770-2
Technologies
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Cleansing,
Dense Foam,
Foam Enhancement,
Foam Stability,
Foaming,
High Foaming,
Rich Feel,
Self-Preserving,
Stabilizing,
Viscosity Boosting
Labeling Claims
Natural,
Naturally Derived,
Sulfate-free,
Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Key Attributes
  • 100% coconut oil-derived.
  • Contains <0.01% free DEA providing a low secondary amine content.
  • Formulation alternative to coconut diethanolamide.
  • Viscosity and foam builder for rich, dense foam.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Other Beauty & Care,
Skin Care
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene,
Other Personal Hygiene Applications
Application Format
Creams,
Gel,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses,
Shaving Products
Personal Hygiene Applications
Hand Soap,
Intimate Hygiene Products
Skin Care Applications
Facial Cleanser,
Skin Cleanser

Properties

Physical Form
Flakes,
Solid
Odor
Slight
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Random Coil Indexmin. 0.50--
Amine Valuemax. 19%ACM-1
Monoethanolaminemax. 2%ACM-1
Melting Point61 - 65°CFISHER-JOHNS
Colormax. 2-ACM-33

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
CFDA Compliant (China)

Storage & Handling

Storage

Store in closed containers below 86°F (30°C) in a dry storage place and out of direct sunlight. Protect from extreme cold and hot temperatures. Add flaked product to batch heated to 140-158°F (60-70°C) with good agitation and mixing until flakes have melted. Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture.