Palmitamide MEA

Palmitamide MEA

AKA “Palmitoylethanolamide, Palmidrol, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide, Palmitoyl ethanolamide, Palmitic acid monoethanolamide, Hydroxyethylpalmitamide, Loramine P 256, palmitylethanolamide”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Palmitamide mea

AKA: Palmitoylethanolamide, Palmidrol, N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)hexadecanamide, Palmitoyl ethanolamide, Palmitic acid monoethanolamide, Hydroxyethylpalmitamide, Loramine P 256, Palmitylethanolamide

Synthetic · Antistatic · EWG: 3

Synthetic

Cleanser

Synthetic

Clean

Helps create a lightweight texture and smooth foam in formulas. Reduces static so products feel silky and comfortable on skin.

Formula

C18H37NO2

Mol. Weight

299.50

CAS #

544-31-0

Form

Liquid

State

Other Solid

See origin →

Functions

Antistatic

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Reduces Static

Boosts Lather

Controls Viscosity

Reduces Inflammation

Locks In Moisture

Wound Healing

Enhances lather

Reduces flyaways

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Created from palmitic acid and monoethanolamine in the 1960s-1970s, developed as a foaming agent and surfactant modifier for personal care products requiring improved lather stability.