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Cocamide MEA
AKA “Coconut acid monoethanolamide, Coconut oil MEA, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)coconut oil amide”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Cocamide mea
AKA: Coconut acid monoethanolamide, Coconut oil MEA, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)coconut oil amide
Synthetic · Emulsion Stabilising | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A plant-derived cleanser that helps create a rich lather and keeps the formula stable and smooth on skin.
CAS #
68140-00-1
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Derived from coconut or palm kernel oils, which are rich in fatty acids. Produced through ethanolamine condensation with coconut fatty acid methyl esters or similar lipid sources.
Function
Emulsion Stabilising | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Locks In Moisture
Wound Healing
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a coconut oil-derived surfactant and foam enhancer. Designed to provide similar cleansing and thickening properties as Cocamide DEA with improved stability in acidic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Restricted By
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR