Cocamide MEA
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Cocamide MEA, or cocamide monoethanolamine, is a solid, off-white to tan compound, often sold in flaked form. The solid melts to yield a pale yellow viscous clear to amber liquid. It can be made from fatty acids in coconut oils, reacted with ethanolamine.
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[edit] Properties
Melting point
- 60-64 Celsius
Boiling Point
- 200–220 Celsius
Density
- 1.082g/cm3
Solubility
- very soluble in water
[edit] Uses
Cocamide ethanolamines are used as foaming agents and nonionic surfactants in shampoos and bath products, and as emulsifying agents in cosmetics.
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