Cocamide Methyl MEA(CMMEA)

Basic infomation:

INCI name: Cocamide Methyl MEA

Trade name: Yeser® CMMEA

CAS No.: 866889-75-0

Molecular formula:  RCON(CH3)CH2CH2OH

Source: Self-produced

Standard executed:  T /GDCDC 014-2020

Packaging: in 200kg plastic drum or 1000kg IBC drum.

Cocamide Methyl MEA, or CMMEA for short, is a relatively new surfactant increasingly used in various personal care products and cosmetics. It’s a mild, versatile, coconut-derived nonionic surfactant. 

Yeser® CMMEA features outstanding foam boosting and stabilizing properties, along with excellent thickening, wetting, and cleaning ability. It also has good high and low temperature stability, preventing crystallization precipitation at low temperatures and color deepening at high temperatures. In addition, Yeser® CMMEA contains Glycerine, which contributes as a natural moisturizer in personal care products and cosmetics. 

Yeser Chemicals is a leading manufacturer of Cocamide Methyl MEA in quality and scale, with a 30,000 MT annual output capacity. The user list of Yeser® CMMEA includes many globally known names, to name a few, P&GUnileverLiby, and Walch.


Features & Benefits: 

  • Excellent solubility and compatibility with other surfactants, resulting in great formulating flexibility. 
  • Remarkable foam boosting and foam stabilizing properties.
  • Mild and low irritation makes it perfect for formulating all kinds of skin-touch products, to name a few, Shampoo, Body Lotion, Facial Cleanser, and Hand Soap Liquid.
  • Good low-temperature stability, no crystallization precipitation at low temperatures and color deepening at
    high temperatures.
  • Outstanding biodegradability(degradation rate up to 97%), and hard water resistant property.

Stability/Shelf life:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with potent oxidizing agents.

Sealed, stored in a cool, dry and ventilated place; Avoid direct sunlight.

Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of Yeser® CMMEA is 12 months.

Recommended dosage:

The recommended dosage of Yeser® CMMEA in detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics is 0.5%-5.0%

Also known as:

  • CMMEA
  • Coconut methyl monoethanol amide
  • Cocamide methyl monoethanol amide
  • Coconut oil methyl monoethanolamide
  • Amides,coco,N-(hydroxyethyl) methyl
  • Coco fatty acid methyl monoethanolamide
  • N-hydroxyethyl methyl cocamide
Items Standards
Classification
Nonionic surfactant
Appearance (25℃)
Light yellow transparent liquid
Odor
Slight characteristic odor
pH value (5% methanol aqueous solution, V/V=1:1)
9.0~11.0
Color (Gardner)
≤400
Freezing point, ℃
<0
Amine value, mgKOH/g
≤15.0
Glycerin content, %
≤12.0
Moisture content, %
≤0.5
Main content(Chloroform extract), %
≥86.0
High-active Skin-caring Hand Soap Liquid Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
12.0%
Primary Surfactant
5.0%
Secondary Surfactant
2.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1.0%
Moisturizer
0.2%
Chelating agent
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired vicosity
Thickener
q.s. to achieve desired pH(7-8)
pH Adjuster
Skin-caring Pearlessence Hand Soap Liquid Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
15.0%
Primary Surfactant
5.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1.0%
Pearlescing agent, Emulsifier
2.0%
Moisturizer
0.2%
Chelating agent
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired vicosity
Thickener
q.s. to achieve desired pH(7-8)
pH Adjuster
Transparent Moisturizing Shampoo Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
1.0%
Conditioner
0.4%
Conditioner
0.3%
Conditioner
15.0%
Primary Surfactant
6.0%
Secondly Surfactant
2.0%
Secondary Surfactant
10.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1.0%
Secondary Surfactant
Menthol
0.2%
Cooling agent
0.2%
Moisturizer, Antisensitizer
2.0%
Moisturizer
D-Panthenol
0.5%
Moisturizer
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0)
pH Adjuster
Silicone-free Softening Shampoo Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
1.0%
Softening agent
0.2%
Conditioner, Emulsifier
0.3%
Conditioner
10.0%
Primary Surfactant
12.0%
Secondly Surfactant
4.0%
Secondary Surfactant
6.0%
Secondary Surfactant
2.0%
Secondary Surfactant
0.1%
Chelating agent
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0)
pH Adjuster

Frequently Asked Questions

We are the manufacturer and undoubtedly a world-leading manufacturer of Cocamide Methyl MEA.

Both our quality and output capacity are among the top 5.

No. They are two different chemicals.

CMMEA stands for Cocamide Methyl MEA. Its chemical formula is RCON(CH3)CH2CH2OH.

Well, CMEA is short for Cocamide MEA, with the chemical formula of RCONHCH2CH2OH.

CMEA is in solid form at room temperature, well CMMEA is in liquid form.

Typically, our Minimum Order Quantity(MOQ) for Cocamide Methyl MEA(CMMEA) is one 20″FCL, i.e. 16,000KG.

However, we accept mixed loading with other non-hazardous products, such as CAPBCDEA, SLESCAO, Dimethicone, etc. 

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