Sunfloweramide MEA
AKA “N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide, Babassuamide monoethanolamide, 3VVG2UI23S, EINECS 273-927-3, SDA 01-022-00, MACKAM BMA, BABASSUAMIDE MEA, RefChem:560788, POLYGREEN ORBIGNYA MEA”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sunfloweramide mea
AKA: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide, Babassuamide monoethanolamide, 3VVG2UI23S, EINECS 273-927-3, SDA 01-022-00, MACKAM BMA, BABASSUAMIDE MEA, RefChem:560788, POLYGREEN ORBIGNYA MEA
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsatd., N-(hydroxyethyl); Sunfloweramide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Formula
C10H21NO2
Mol. Weight
187.28
CAS #
69227-24-3
Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
Removes Impurities
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthesized by reacting sunflower seed oil fatty acids with monoethanolamine, developed in the late 20th century. Created as a thickening agent and emulsifier for shampoos and cleansing products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR