PEG-20 Cocamide MEA
What is PEG-20 Cocamide MEA?
PEG-20 Cocamide MEA (CAS 68425-44-5), also known commercially as PEG-2 Cocamide, is an ethoxylated coconut-derived amide.
Where is PEG-20 Cocamide MEA used?
- Personal care: nonionic surfactant for emulsification and foam enhancement
- Shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps: boosts foam volume, stabilizes lather, mild moisturizing properties
- Home care and industrial cleaning: emulsifies oils and greases, improving soil removal in hard surface cleaners and degreasers
- Textile processing: emulsifier and wetting agent during scouring and dyeing
- Leather and paper processing: disperses treatment agents and improves substrate uptake of finishing compounds
- It breaks down complex organic residues in commercial settings.
Commercial specifications
- Technical and cosmetic grades; cosmetic grade meets high purity standards
- Packaging: drums and IBCs for bulk industrial supply
Other Names (Synonyms)
Amides, coco, n-(hydroxyethyl), ethoxylated|PEG-2 cocamide