Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amides, C8-18, N-(hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl
What does it do?
Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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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
Palm Kernelamide Methyl 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 Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea?
Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amides, C8-18, N-(hydroxyethyl)-N-methyl
Is Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea do in cosmetic products?
Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Palm Kernelamide Methyl Mea is 371967-96-3.
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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: 16/04/2019