Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsaturated, N-(hydroxyethyl)

Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsaturated, N-(hydroxyethyl), CAS 69227-24-3, is a coconut-derived fatty acid monoethanolamide. Also marketed as Cocamide MEA.

Where is Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsaturated, N-(hydroxyethyl) used?

• Personal care: foam booster, thickener and emulsifier in shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps
• Foam stabiliser for primary surfactants such as sodium lauryl sulfate
• Home care and industrial cleaners: detergency booster and foam structure across pH conditions
• Textile processing: emulsifier and dispersing agent in scouring and finishing baths
• Paper manufacturing: supports sizing formulations and surface treatment uniformity
• It thickens surfactant-based formulations and maintains foam structure.

Good to know: Solid flake or waxy solid at ambient temperature, typically requiring mild heating for handling. Cosmetic grades conform to standards for leave-on and rinse-off personal care.

Commercial specifications

• Drum and bulk quantities