ACETAMIDE MEA- ▸ Humectant: Moisture-retaining additive in paper, inks, and personal care.
- ▸ Plasticizer: Softener in glues, cork, and paper products.
- ▸ Textile conditioner: Conditioning/antistatic agent.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Acetamide MEA (CAS 142-26-7), N-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamide, is a hydroxy-functional acyclic amide. It is used as a humectant and plasticizer in paper products, glues, cork, and inks, and as a textile conditioner; in personal care it functions as a humectant and antistatic ingredient.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Acetamide MEA used for?
Acetamide MEA (N-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamide, CAS 142-26-7) is a hydroxy-functional acyclic amide used as a humectant and plasticizer in paper products, glues, cork, and inks, and as a textile conditioning and antistatic agent. In personal-care formulations it functions as a humectant and antistatic ingredient. RawSource supplies it as a 70% active grade for industrial and formulation use.
What is the CAS number and chemical identity of Acetamide MEA?
Acetamide MEA carries CAS 142-26-7 and corresponds to N-(2-hydroxyethyl)acetamide, molecular formula C4H9NO2. The "70%" designation refers to the active content of the supplied grade. Confirm the exact specification against the lot Certificate of Analysis.
Is Acetamide MEA water soluble?
Acetamide MEA is a polar, hydroxy-functional amide and is supplied here as a 70% aqueous-active material, consistent with high water miscibility. Solubility behavior makes it suitable for aqueous humectant and conditioning systems. Request the technical data sheet for handling parameters.
What HS code is used to import Acetamide MEA?
Acetamide MEA is classified under HS 2924.19 — acyclic amides (including acyclic carbamates) and their derivatives, other. Confirm the destination-country tariff line and any national suffix with your customs broker before shipment.
How is bulk Acetamide MEA 70% packaged and quoted?
RawSource distributes industrial chemicals in drums, IBCs/totes, and larger bulk formats to manufacturers. Packaging, lead time, and pricing for Acetamide MEA 70% are quoted per order; submit volume and destination for a bulk quote. SDS and CoA are provided with shipment.