Amidex™ C-CM surfactant

Cleansing Hair-Care

A concentrated, liquid version of Cocamide MEA that also contains Cocamidopropyl Betaine which provides foam boosting and stabilizing properties.

Amidex™ C-CM surfactant is a concentrated, self preserved liquid version of Cocamide MEA. Amidex™ C-CM surfactant also adds the foam boosting and foam stabilizing properties of a betaine in a single, easy-to-handle blend. It provides excellent viscosity building properties with anionics and is an excellent choice for bath and shower products where stable foam, good wetting and gentle cleansing is desired. The ratio of amide to betaines is about 1:4 on a % solids basis.

Function: <a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Cleansing'>Cleansing</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Foam Enhancer'>Foam Enhancer</a>&nbsp;/&nbsp;<a href='/Personal-Care/Products/Product-Finder?ingredientType=Functional&functions=Thickener'>Thickener</a>

Ingredient Name: <div class="ExternalClass058095B5ECEC4275852094F779C5864C">Cocamidopropyl Betaine (and) Cocamide MEA</div>

Recommended Use level: 5-20% as supplied. When substituting Cocamide DEA or Lauramide DEA with Amidex™C-CM, it is recommended to start by using 1.5 times the amount of Amidex™C-CM as was needed for the DEA amide.

  • 100% coconut derived
  • Can be processed at ambient temperatures enabling lower production costs
  • Easy-to-use liquid form
  • Enables formulations with MEA amides
  • Enables less inventory management as an all-in-one blend
  • Formulation alternative to coconut diethanolamide
  • No preservative added