Acetamide MEA

Contents

• Uses
• Benefits
• Cautions
• Other Names
• References

Uses

Acetamide MEA is created via the combination of acetamide and monoethanolamine (MEA) and is used to produce cosmetics and personal care products including shampoo and conditioners, lotions, and bubble baths.

Benefits

Skin:

• Acetamide MEA functions in cosmetics and personal care products by taking moisture from the air to increase the skin’s water content.

Hair:

• Aspects of the appearance and texture of hair can be enhanced by Acetamide MEA. Such aspects include volume and softness.

Cautions

• Nitrosating agents shouldn’t be combined with Acetamide MEA in cosmetics and personal care products.
• Mild skin irritation may occur if skin is exposed concentrated Acetamide MEA for 24 hours.

Other Names

N-Acetyl Ethanolamine

References

Source: http://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredient/acetamide-mea-0