MEA

MEA - Monoethanolamine
Can be drying to hair and skin, cause allergic reactions. MEA can undergo nitrosation with other chemicals to form nitrosamines, which are carcinogenic.
Metheneamine
An antibacterial agent.

Cocamide MEA: Monoamide (MEA) as opposed to diamide (DEA). See Cocamide DEA.

Cocamide DEA, MEA, or TEA/Cocamidopropyl Betaine
These milder foaming detergents are added to create suds. But they also moisturize and thicken the formula so the shampoo is easier to pour.

Cocamide DEA, MEA & TEA - Are a group of chemicals that are used as a foaming agent in everything from shampoos, facial moisturizers, body washes and soap bars.

microwave endometrial ablation (MEA) - the lining of the womb is destroyed to a depth of 3 to 6mm using the heat of microwaves. This is a fairly new technique.

Disodium Oleamide MEA-Sulfosuccinate: A wax-like solid surfactant used as a solubilizer and wetting agent in bath preparations and lotions.
DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate: Vitamin E acetate. See Vitamin E.

Cocamide DEA and Cocamide MEA - Shampoo thickener and foam stabilizer derived from coconut fatty acids. Also assists in removal of fatty soils.

Surfactants: alkyl monoglyceride, alkyl sulfosuccinate, ammonium lauryl sulfate, cocamidopropyl, cocamide DEA or MEA or TEA, cocamidopropyl betaine, distearyldimonium chloride, lauramide DEA, olealkonium chloride, sodium lauryl sulfate, ...

Alcohol, Glycol Stearate, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Lactamide MEA, ...

See also: Protein, Active, Emollient, Alcohol, Surfactant