Cocamide MEA
كوكاميد MEA
Fatty acid alkanolamide · CAS: 68140-00-1
The non-carcinogen-flagged cousin of cocamide DEA; main risk is eye damage from concentrate.
Why this verdict
GHS-hazardous (eye damage/irritant) but a legitimate surfactant - flagged.
What It Is
A coconut-derived foam booster and thickener (cocamide monoethanolamine).
The milder, better-news cousin of cocamide DEA. Same coconut-derived foam-boosting job - but unlike DEA, it is not on the IARC possible-carcinogen list, so it's the safer of the two to see on a label. Main risk to you is eye damage from the raw concentrate; gloves and eye protection there.
Evidence & Status
IARC Carcinogen Group
Not classified
EU Status
CLP-classified (H315, H318); signal word Danger.
US · FDA Status
EPA/CIR-reviewed where applicable
Cleaning & Hazard
Hazard signal
Danger
Hazard codes (GHS)
H315, H318
Halal Status: Halal
Coconut-derived (plant); no halal concern.
Also Known As
cocamide monoethanolamine · CMEA · coconut fatty acid monoethanolamide
Primary Source
Evidence, not medical advice. You decide.
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