Description

Isostearamide Mea is a non-ionic surfactant derived from isostearic acid and monoethanolamine, offering excellent emulsifying, thickening, and conditioning properties. Its unique branched-chain structure provides superior solubility and stability in a wide range of formulations compared to its straight-chain counterparts. This versatile chemical is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking high-performance, mild, and reliable ingredients.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a primary emulsifier, thickener, and opacifier in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Hair Care Formulations: Provides excellent conditioning, detangling, and slip properties in shampoos and hair masks.
• Skin Care Products: Used in cleansing oils, cold creams, and moisturizers for its emulsifying power and mildness on the skin.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Serves as a viscosity modifier and stabilizer in liquid soaps, degreasers, and hard-surface cleaners.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, lubricant, and finishing agent in auxiliaries.
• Metalworking Fluids: Employed as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifier in soluble oils and drawing compounds.

Basic Information

Product Name	Isostearamide Mea
CAS No.	54536-43-5
Molecular Formula	C₂₀H₄₁NO₂
Molecular Weight	327.55 g/mol
Synonyms	N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)isooctadecanamide; Isostearic Acid Monoethanolamide; Isostearic Monoethanolamide; Isooctadecanamide, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-; Isostearamide MEA; MEA Isostearamide; Isostearic Acid MEA; Amide of Isostearic Acid and Monoethanolamine
EINECS	259-219-5

Quality Control

Our Isostearamide Mea is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistency, purity, and performance. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with key parameters including assay, acid value, amine value, and color. Our production adheres to cGMP principles, ensuring reliability for critical applications in personal care and industrial formulations.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C / 59-77°F). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and excessive heat. Under these conditions, the product has excellent shelf stability.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay	Min. 95.0%
Acid Value	Max. 2.0 mg KOH/g
Amine Value	160 - 180 mg KOH/g
Melting Point	60 - 70 °C
Color (Gardner)	Max. 4
Moisture (KF)	Max. 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.