H Care® AME has unique antistatic, moisturizing, and humectant properties. It is a good choice for both skin and hair conditioning products. For shampoos, superior conditioning can be built-in, allowing for excellent wet combing properties. It leaves hair with good manageability, reduces "fly away," and provides sheen to hair. It is also a suitable conditioner for body washes and lotions.

INCI Name: Acetamide MEA

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Humectant, Moisturizing Agent

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Fly Away Reducing, Good Wet Combing, Hair Conditioning, Humectancy, Manageability, Moisturizing, Non-Oily Feel, Non-Tacky, Sheen, Skin Conditioning, Static Reduction

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
Product Benefits
  • Provides good sheen to hair
  • Increases hair manageability
  • Reduces “fly away”
  • Provides moisturization to skin
  • A more effective humectant than glycerin with no “tacky” feel
  • Balanced for hair and skin
  • Very low eye irritation

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Odor
Typical
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH (at 10 % Aqueous)6.0 - 8.0--
Colormax. 3-Gardner
Free Acid Contentmax. 2%-
Free MEA Contentmax. 3%-
Activitymin. 95%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Storage Information

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store away from incompatible materials. Store in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.