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Is Lactamide MEA vegetarian?

Lactamide MEA

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Lactamide MEA is the monoethanolamine amide of lactic acid, used as a humectant and viscosity-controlling agent in cosmetics. It is produced synthetically from lactic acid and ethanolamine.

Also known as N-2-hydroxyethyllactamide
INCI name Lactamide MEA
CAS number 5422-34-4
EC number 226-546-1
CosIng ID 34807
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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