Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide (CFA-MEA) is a non-ionic surfactant based on coconut oil and ethanolamine. Due to its conditioning power, foam boosting, and viscosity enhancement compared to other alkanolamides even at low electrolyte concentrations, lack of methyl ester odor, and the absence of nitrosamines (carcinogenic agents) and methanol in its formulation, it has become a unique surfactant in the production of personal care and detergent products.
Minimum Order Quantity: 20 kg Bag
Surfactant: As a surfactant, Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide reduces the surface tension of liquids, allowing them to spread easily. This property enhances the cleansing and washing capability of formulations, leading to the removal of dirt, grease, and stains.
Foam Booster and Stabilizer: Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide is well-known for its foam-boosting property, helping to generate and stabilize foam in cleaning and personal care products, which improves the user’s perception of product efficacy.
Viscosity Enhancer: Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide (IRAMID CM) can act as a thickening agent, increasing the viscosity of formulations. This feature yields products with a better texture and controls the fluidity of the product texture during application.
Emulsifier: IRAMID CM (IRAMID CM) acts as an emulsifier, enhancing the blending and stability of oil-based and water-based ingredients in formulations, thereby ensuring product efficacy.
Detergency: With its surfactant properties, Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide helps remove dirt, grease, and stains from various surfaces, boosting the cleansing power of products.
Compatibility: Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide exhibits good compatibility with other surfactants and additives in formulations, improving the overall efficiency of the formulation.
Mildness: IRAMID CM is a skin-mild surfactant that does not strip away essential oils. For this reason, it is suitable for use in skin care products.
Stability: It remains stable under various environmental conditions, including a wide pH range. This attribute ensures that the performance and efficacy of the product are maintained over time.
Natural Origin: Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide (IRAMID CM) is derived from coconut oil, providing a natural and renewable source for formulating ingredients. This can be appealing to manufacturers looking for products with natural or sustainable features.
Versatile: Coconut Fatty Acid Monoethanolamide finds application across a wide range of industries, including detergents, personal care, cosmetics, industrial, and more. The versatile nature of this product makes it a valuable ingredient in various formulations.
| Appearance at 25 °C | Pale yellow solid |
| Active Matter (%) (MW=260) | Min. 84 |
| Free Amine (%) (MW=61) | Max. 3 |
| pH (1% aqueous solution) | Max. 11 |
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Minimum Order Quantity: 20 kg Bag
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Minimum Order Quantity: 220 kg Tight-Head Plastic Drum
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