Product Description 

Foam Booster & Viscosity Builder for Shampoo and Liquid Cleansers

CMEA (Coco Monoethanolamide / Cocamide MEA) is a nonionic surfactant-related formulation ingredient widely used in shampoos, body washes, hand washes and other liquid cleansing products.

It is primarily used as a foam booster, foam stabiliser and viscosity builder, helping produce richer, more stable lather while improving the body and consistency of compatible surfactant formulations.

CMEA is particularly useful alongside primary surfactants in formulations where a thicker texture and richer foam profile are desired.

Suitable for:
Shampoo • Body Wash • Hand Wash • Shower Gel • Face Cleansers • Liquid Cleansers • Personal Care Formulations

Product Specifications

Appearance:
Typically white to off-white waxy flakes, beads, pellets or solid mass, depending on the commercial grade.

Odour:
Mild characteristic fatty/coconut-like odour.

Solubility:
Not readily soluble in cold water. Generally melted/dispersed into a heated surfactant or formulation system. Solubility and processing behaviour depend on the commercial grade.

Shelf Life:
Typically 24 months from the date of manufacture when stored correctly in the original tightly closed container.

Function:
Foam booster • Foam stabiliser • Viscosity builder • Secondary surfactant/formulation aid.

Key Benefits

Boosts Foam — Helps improve the richness and density of lather in compatible surfactant systems.

Stabilises Lather — Helps foam remain fuller and more persistent during use.

Builds Viscosity — Can help thicken suitable shampoo and liquid cleanser formulations.

Improves Product Body — Helps create a richer, more substantial product texture.

Works with Surfactant Systems — Useful as a secondary ingredient alongside suitable primary cleansing surfactants.

Safety Information

For cosmetic and formulation use only.

Do not ingest.

Avoid direct contact of concentrated raw material with eyes. In case of accidental eye contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Avoid unnecessary prolonged skin contact with concentrated material.

If handling flakes, granules or powdered material, avoid generating or inhaling dust.

Use suitable protective gloves and good formulation practices when handling raw materials.

Exercise caution when handling heated formulations and molten CMEA.

Use clean, dry equipment and protect the raw material from contamination.

Keep out of reach of children.

Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place protected from moisture, direct sunlight and excessive heat.

The safety and suitability of the finished cosmetic product depend on the complete formulation, not CMEA alone.

FAQs

1. What is CMEA?
CMEA commonly refers to Cocamide MEA (Coco Monoethanolamide), a coconut fatty-acid-derived ingredient used mainly as a foam booster, foam stabiliser and viscosity builder in cleansing formulations.

2. What is CMEA mainly used for?
It is commonly used in shampoos, hand washes, body washes, shower gels and other liquid cleansing products.

3. Is CMEA a surfactant?
CMEA is a nonionic surfactant/foam-boosting formulation ingredient, generally used alongside primary cleansing surfactants rather than as the sole cleanser.

4. Does CMEA increase foam?
Yes. Foam boosting and foam stabilisation are among its major uses in compatible surfactant formulations.

5. Does CMEA thicken shampoo?
It can help increase viscosity in suitable surfactant systems, although the effect depends strongly on the complete formulation.