Palm Kernelamide MEA

Palm Kernelamide MEA molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: MEA-Palm Kernel Amide, Monoethanolamine Palm Kernel Amide
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm kernel oil, a fatty oil extracted from the kernels of the palm tree (Arecaceae family). Produced through ethanolamine condensation with palm kernel fatty acids to create the MEA derivative.
Amides, palm kernel-oil, N-(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
92201-29-1
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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 in 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 Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR