Lactamide MEA- ▸ Humectant: moisture-retention ingredient for skin and hair care
- ▸ Skin conditioning: skin-conditioning agent in cosmetic formulations
- ▸ Hair conditioning: conditioning ingredient for hair-care products
- ▸ Antistatic: antistatic ingredient in personal-care formulations
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 →Lactamide MEA is N-(2-hydroxyethyl)lactamide, the monoethanolamide of lactic acid, supplied as a personal-care ingredient. It functions as a humectant and as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent, and serves as an antistatic ingredient in cosmetic formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lactamide MEA?
Lactamide MEA is N-(2-hydroxyethyl)lactamide, the monoethanolamide of lactic acid, supplied as a personal-care ingredient. It functions as a humectant and as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent, and serves as an antistatic ingredient in cosmetic formulations (CAS 5422-34-4).
What is Lactamide MEA used for?
Lactamide MEA is used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a humectant for moisture retention in skin and hair products, as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent, and as an antistatic additive. RawSource supplies it as a raw material to formulators.
Is Lactamide MEA the same as Acetamide MEA?
No. Lactamide MEA is the ethanolamide of lactic acid, while Acetamide MEA is the ethanolamide of acetic acid. They are chemically distinct ingredients with different CAS numbers and properties; specify which you require on your RFQ.
What function does Lactamide MEA serve in a formulation?
It acts primarily as a humectant, drawing and holding moisture, and as a skin- and hair-conditioning and antistatic agent. It is typically incorporated at low use levels in the water phase of personal-care emulsions and surfactant systems.
What bulk packaging and documentation are available for Lactamide MEA?
RawSource supplies Lactamide MEA in bulk industrial packaging to personal-care manufacturers, with Certificate of Analysis and SDS provided on request. Submit your target volume for a current bulk quote and lead time.