murphyBabassuamide MEA
AKA: N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)octanamide, Babassuamide monoethanolamide, SDA 01-022-00, SUNFLOWERAMIDE MEA, MACKAM BMA, POLYGREEN ORBIGNYA MEA
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from babassu oil (a plant-based fatty acid source) through synthetic modification processes. Synthesized by etherification or amidation of babassu fatty acids with monoethanolamine (MEA).
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the ethanolamides listed subsequently are safe in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when formulated to be non-irritating. The Expert Panel cautioned that these ingredients should not be used in cosmetic products in which N-nitroso compounds may be formed...Babassuamide MEA...
Formula
C10H21NO2
Mol. Weight
187.28
CAS #
7112-02-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not for products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR