Cocamide monoethanolamide, is a solid, off-white to tan compound, often sold in flaked form. The solid melts to yield a pale yellow viscous clear to amber liquid. It is a mixture of fatty acid amides.
| Features | Fatty acid amide blend (MEA type) supplied as a solid that can be processed into clear to amber liquid systems. |
| Benefits | Helps formulators build surfactant systems with amide functionality while maintaining manageable processing. |
| Typical Properties | Appearance: White to pale yellow flakes, Melt: 58–72°C, pH: 7–10.5, Amide content: 80 percent min. |
| Applications | Shampoos, body washes, bubble baths, hand cleansers, baby cleansing products. |
| INCI Name | Coco monoethanolamide |