Synonym(s)
CAS number: 544-31-0; Hexadecanamides, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)
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Palmitamide is the carboxamide of palmitic acid, MEA is the acronym for monoethanolamide. The substance is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products), antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. of hair) and foaming agent (increases foaming and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam).
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