Babassuamide MEA

Babassuamide MEA

AKA “N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide, Babassuamide monoethanolamide, 3VVG2UI23S, EINECS 273-927-3, SDA 01-022-00, SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA, MACKAM BMA, RefChem:560788, POLYGREEN ORBIGNYA MEA”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Babassuamide mea

AKA: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide, Babassuamide monoethanolamide, 3VVG2UI23S, EINECS 273-927-3, SDA 01-022-00, SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA, MACKAM BMA, RefChem:560788, POLYGREEN ORBIGNYA MEA

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the ethanolamides listed subsequently are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. The Expert Panel cautioned that these ingredients should not be used in cosmetic products in which N-nitroso compounds may be formed...Babassuamide MEA...

Formula

C10H21NO2

Mol. Weight

187.28

CAS #

7112-02-9

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Conditions Hair

Cleansing Surfactant

Boosts Lather

Controls Viscosity

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Softens and detangles hair

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Synthetic surfactant created from babassu oil and monoethanolamine, developed as a gentler cleansing agent than petroleum-derived surfactants for use in shampoos and gentle cleansers.