LAURAMIDE MEA- ▸ Foam stabilizer: foam booster and stabilizer in surfactant systems
- ▸ Thickener: viscosity builder for liquid and cream formulations
- ▸ Antistatic agent: antistatic ingredient in personal care
- ▸ Surfactant: nonionic surface-active and wetting 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 →Lauramide MEA (CAS 142-78-9) is the monoethanolamide of lauric acid, a nonionic surfactant supplied as a solid or flake. It is used as a foam booster and stabilizer, a viscosity-building thickener, and an antistatic ingredient in detergents and personal-care formulations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lauramide MEA used for?
Lauramide MEA (CAS 142-78-9) is the monoethanolamide of lauric acid, a nonionic surfactant supplied as a solid or flake. It is used as a foam booster and stabilizer, a viscosity-building thickener, and an antistatic ingredient in detergents and personal-care formulations. RawSource supplies it as a raw material to formulators.
What is the difference between Lauramide MEA and Lauramide DEA?
Lauramide MEA is the monoethanolamide of lauric acid (one hydroxyethyl group, formula C14H29NO2) and is typically a solid or flake, while Lauramide DEA is the diethanolamide (two hydroxyethyl groups) and is usually a viscous liquid or paste. They differ in physical form and thickening behavior; specify which you need on your RFQ.
What does Lauramide MEA do in a formulation?
It functions as a foam booster and stabilizer, a viscosity builder for liquid and cream formulations, and an antistatic and nonionic wetting agent. It is generally used as a co-surfactant alongside primary surfactants and dosed at low levels.
Is Lauramide MEA a surfactant?
Yes. Lauramide MEA is a nonionic surface-active agent (a fatty monoalkanolamide) used as a secondary surfactant to boost foam and build viscosity rather than as a standalone cleanser. It is supplied in solid or flake form.
What bulk packaging and documentation are available for Lauramide MEA?
RawSource supplies Lauramide MEA in bulk bags and drums to detergent and personal-care manufacturers, with Certificate of Analysis and SDS provided on request. Submit your target volume for a current bulk quote and lead time.