What function does COCAMIDE METHYL MEA serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, COCAMIDE METHYL MEA carries the following function designation(s): SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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COCAMIDE METHYL MEA

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Amides, coco-, N-hydroxyethyl-N-methyl

COCAMIDE METHYL MEA is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for COCAMIDE METHYL MEA

INCI name

COCAMIDE METHYL MEA

Description

Amides, coco-, N-hydroxyethyl-N-methyl

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Key data

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Function

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

How COCAMIDE METHYL MEA appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists COCAMIDE METHYL MEA as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

COCAMIDE METHYL MEA is also tagged with 3 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

COCAMIDE METHYL MEA is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, COCAMIDE METHYL MEA carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for COCAMIDE METHYL MEA

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for COCAMIDE METHYL MEA from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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