Ricinoleamide MEA

Ricinoleamide MEA

AKA “106-16-1, ricinoleic ethylolamide, (R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, 9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, (9Z, 12R)-, Q5ZUN5RM0T, EINECS 203-368-2, FLEXRICIN 115, Ricinoleoyl monoethanolamide, 2-RICINOLEAMIDOETHANOL”

Surfactant

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Ingredient Facts

Ricinoleamide mea

AKA: 106-16-1, Ricinoleic ethylolamide, (R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide, 9-Octadecenamide, 12-hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, (9Z, 12R)-, Q5ZUN5RM0T, EINECS 203-368-2, FLEXRICIN 115, Ricinoleoyl monoethanolamide, 2-RICINOLEAMIDOETHANOL

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

(R)-12-Hydroxy-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)oleamide

Formula

C20H39NO3

Mol. Weight

341.50

CAS #

106-16-1, 75033-33-9

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Antistatic

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

Reduces Static

Cleansing Surfactant

Boosts Lather

Controls Viscosity

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Reduces flyaways

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative of ricinoleic acid combined with monoethanolamine, developed as a milder alternative to DEA-based compounds for cosmetic conditioning and cleansing applications.