Valens™ AM-500C

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Valens™ AM-500C is a 100% active, cocoalkyl monoethanolamide surfactant used in personal care products for its mildness and ability to build viscosity, stabilize foam, and solubilize fragrances. It is an effective alternative to DEA-based surfactants and suitable for formulations like shampoos, hand soaps, and bubble baths.

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Specifications

Identifiers

Chemical name
Amides, Coco, N-(Hydroxyethyl); Monoethanolamine
CAS number(s)
68140-00-1, 142-78-9
EC number
268-770-2; 205-483-3
Molecular formula
C14H29NO2
INCI name
Cocamide MEA
Synonyms
Amides, Coco, N-(Hydroxyethyl), Cocamide Monoethanolamide, (1Z)-N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)dodecanimidic Acid, Cocamide MEA Surfactant

Technical specifications

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical StateLight tan waxy flake-
OdorMild-
pH8.5 - 10.5 (1% aqueous solution)-
Melting Point / Freezing Point45 - 55°C
Flash PointDoes not flash (<100 °C)-
Solubility in WaterDispersible-

Specifications

Test ConditionSpecificationValueUnitTest Method
-AppearanceLight tan waxy flake--
-OdorMild--
-Ionic characterNonionic--
-Water SolubilityDispersible--
-Activity100%-
-Melting Point45 - 55°C-
-Free amine2 (Max.)%-
at 1% aqueous solutionpH9.5 ± 1.0--
-Flash Point> 93.3°C-
-StorageFreeze/thaw stable--
-Shelf Life3Years-
Industries
CarePersonal Care
Product groups
Nonionic SurfactantsAmides
Applications
Beauty productsPersonal care products
Functions
Foaming AgentStabilizerSolubilizing agentViscosity controllerSurfactantLubricant
Market segments
Hair care productsSkin care products

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