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Surfactant

PALM KERNELAMIDE MEA

CAS 69227-24-3 (generic) Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A monoethanolamide foam booster from palm kernel oil used in cleansers to thicken and stabilise lather. MEA grade is preferred over DEA; quality control on residual amines keeps it yellow.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster and viscosity builder
  • Stabilises lather in surfactant systems
  • Improves skin feel of cleansers

Known concerns

  • Alkanolamides can carry residual nitrosamine precursors
  • Quality-dependent free amine and DEA contamination risk
  • Sensitisation possible at higher leave-on use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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