Acetamide Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N-2-hydroxyethylacetamide
What does it do?
Acetamide Mea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Acetamide Mea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acetamide Mea?
Acetamide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-2-hydroxyethylacetamide
Is Acetamide Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acetamide Mea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acetamide Mea do in cosmetic products?
Acetamide Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Acetamide Mea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acetamide Mea is 142-26-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 03/08/2020