Coconut Diethanolamide
CDEA, Cocamide DEA, Coconut Fatty Acid Diethanolamide, N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) coco amide
- CAS
- 68603-42-9
- EC
- 271-657-0
- Sectors
- Personal Care & Cosmetics, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Textiles, Leather & Paper
Coconut Diethanolamide (CAS 68603-42-9) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and diethanolamine, a viscous yellow to amber liquid that stabilizes foam, builds viscosity and improves detergency in personal care, cleaning and textile processing formulations. It acts as a premium viscosity builder and performance enhancer, optimizing the texture and stability of diverse cleaning formulations.
Synthesized from coconut fatty acids and diethanolamine, this yellowish viscous liquid offers exceptional wetting, emulsifying, and detergency capabilities. It functions synergistically with anionic surfactants to improve foam density and impart skin-conditioning benefits in personal care products.
This chemical serves as a critical ingredient in liquid detergents and cosmetic preparations, providing robust soil suspension and anti-corrosive effects. It is supplied in various commercial grades designed to meet specific formulation requirements for viscosity control and foam boosting.
Typical Properties
| Appearance | viscous yellow to amber liquid |
|---|---|
| Odor | at 100.00?%. mild ammonia |
| Boiling point | 168-274°C |
| Density | 0.98 g/cm3 |
| Water solubility | 5-10 g/100 mL at 18 °C |
| Flash point | 149 °C |
Typical literature values for identification; lot-specific results are stated on the certificate of analysis (COA) and the safety data sheet (SDS) that accompany every delivery.
Coconut Diethanolamide
Applications
- Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a primary foam booster and viscosity modifier in shampoos, body washes, and liquid hand soaps to enhance sensory application.
- Industrial Detergents: Utilized in dishwashing liquids and laundry compounds to stabilize foam structure and improve grease-cutting efficiency against organic soils.
- Textile Processing: Functions as a scouring agent and lubricant aid during fiber processing to ensure uniform dyeing and effective impurity removal.
- Metalworking Fluids: Applied in cutting fluids and coolants to provide essential corrosion inhibition and emulsification of lubricating oils.
Safety & Risks
Coconut Diethanolamide acts as a skin irritant and can cause serious eye damage upon direct contact. Prolonged exposure may result in sensitization. Personnel must utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety goggles, chemically resistant gloves, and protective clothing. Handle in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhalation of vapors.
Packaging
• 25 kg Plastic Drums / Carboys
• 200 L HDPE Drums
• 1000 L IBC Totes
• Bulk / ISO Tank