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MEA (Monoethanolamine)


MEA (Monoethanolamine):
organic chemical compound that has an amine and alcohol. Acts as a surface-active agent, emulsifiers and plasticizing agents.

  • Hazard: 7
  • Ingredients it can be found in:
    - Stearamide MEA, Cocamide MEA, Linoleamide MEA
  • Product Types:
    - Shampoos, bubble bath, body wash, soap, facial cleanser, conditioner
  • Health Concerns:
    - Contamination concerns with Nitrosamines that are possible carcinogens
    - Known human immune system toxicant
    - Allergic reactions
    - Possible skin toxicant

  • Monoethanolamine (MEA), is an organic chemical compound that is both a primary amine and a primary alcohol . Like other amines, monoethanolamine acts as a weak base. Monoethanolamine is a chemical intermediate in the manufacture of cosmetics, surface-active agents, emulsifiers, pharmaceuticals, and plasticizing agents.

    BTrue Naturals is promoting products for clean living. We have sought out to bring you companies that focus on using natural ingredients, create higher standards for our company, help educate people on safe and effective products, find companies who are environmentally aware. All the products we carry at BTrue Naturals are free of MEA (Monoethanolamine) along with many other toxic chemicals. The products we carry have no artificial colors, no artificial fragrances, no parabens, no phthalates, no propylene glycol, no SLS/SLES, no animal testing.