MACKAMIDE® CMA

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MACKAMIDE® CMA is a 1:1 coconut monoethanolamide, which is designed for use in household and cosmetic preparations. MACKAMIDE® CMA will help enhance the viscosity response of the formulation while also stabilizing the foam. MACKAMIDE® CMA has very low residual free amine and is a suitable replacement for diethanolamides. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

INCI Name: Cocamide MEA

Chemical Name: Cocamide MEA

CAS Number: 68140-00-1

Chemical Family: Ethanolamines

Synonyms: CMEA, Coco ethanolamides, Cocoamide MEA, Coconut oil monoethanolamide, Coconut triethanolamide

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Technical Data

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
Ethanolamines
Chemical Name
Cocamide MEA
INCI Name
Cocamide MEA
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Nonionic)
Technologies
Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families
Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Dispersants & Emulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Detergents & Degreasers,
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents,
Rheology Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Nonionic Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Nonionic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Foam Stability,
Viscosity Boosting
HII Features
Foam Stability

Applications & Uses

Markets
HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications
Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Dish Care,
Laundry & Fabric Care,
Surface Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Institutional & Catering,
Other Institutional & Industrial Care
Application Format
Gel,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications
Body Wash,
Bubble Bath,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications
Shampoos & Rinses
Home Care Applications
Dishwash Detergents,
Powder Detergents,
Toilet Bowl Blocks,
Toilet Cleaners
Use Level
1 - 4% (Body Wash ), 1 - 2% (Bubble Bath ), 4 - 6% (Dish Wash ), 8 - 10% (Dishwash Blocks ), 8 - 12% (Drop- In Toilet Bowl Blocks), 8 - 12% (Powder Detergents ), 2 - 4% (Shampoos ), 0.5 - 2% (Skin Cleansers )
Formulation tips
  • Add in the beginning of process with heat stable ingredients
  • Request heating to 75°C to incorporate
  • Avoid prolonged exposure to heating as this may lead to degradation
  • Mix until dissolved before cooling or molding
  • Compatible with anionic, cationic, amphoteric, and nonionic surfactants

Properties

Physical Form
Flakes,
Pastilles
Appearance
Waxy Flake (in USA), waxy pastilles (in Europe) (100C)
Compatible with
Anionic, Nonionic Surfactants, Cationic, Amphoteric
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 60°C)0.97--
Density (at 60°C)0.97g/ml
Gram Negative BacteriaAbsent
Total Plate Countmax. 10CFU/g-
Ester Contentmax. 3-CTFA
Ester Contentmax. 3--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Melting Point61.0 - 64.0°C-
Glycerin Content70 - 125-366C
Glycerin Content70 - 125--
pH Value (1% Solution)9.0 - 11.0-146B
pH Value (1% Solution)9.0 - 11.0--
Monoethanolamine Contentmax. 1.5%274C
Monoethanolamine Contentmax. 1.5%-
Acid Valuemax. 2.0--
Acid Valuemax. 2.0-200A
Free Fatty Acid Content (MW 200)max. 2.0%200M
Free Fatty Acid Content (MW 200)max. 2.0%-
Color (at 70°C)max. 4Gardner-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
K-REACH,
Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2007
Chemical Inventories
AIIC (Australia),
CSCL (Japan),
DSL (Canada),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines),
TCSI (Taiwan),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Global

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
48 Months
Storage Conditions

Mackamide® CMA should be stored in sealed containers below 30°C in a dry place out of direct sunlight. Handle between 25°C – 35°C. Mackamide® CMA has a shelf life of 1460 days