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Categories : Chemical, Detergent raw materials, Industrial, Raw materials
Coconut Diethanolamide (Cocamide DEA)
Synonyms: Coconut Diethanolamide, Cocamide DEA, Cocamide Diethanolamide, DEA-Cocamide
Foam booster, viscosity enhancer, emulsifier, and foam stabilizer
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Coconut Diethanolamide (Cocamide DEA) is a non-ionic surfactant produced by the reaction of diethanolamine (DEA) with fatty acids derived from coconut oil. Owing to its amphiphilic structure, it acts as a foam booster, viscosity enhancer, emulsifier, and foam stabilizer, making it widely used in personal care, household, and industrial formulations.
Technical Specifications
- Chemical Formula: RCON(CH₂CH₂OH)₂ (a mixture of fatty acid amides from coconut oil and DEA)
- Appearance: Yellow to light brown viscous liquid
- Odor: Mild characteristic odor
- Solubility: Soluble in water and most organic solvents
- pH (10% solution): approx. 9–10
- Packaging: 200 kg drums and IBC tanks
Applications
- Personal Care & Cosmetics: shampoos, conditioners, hand wash, liquid soaps, shower gels, facial cleansers
- Detergents & Household Products: dishwashing liquids, carpet shampoos, multipurpose cleaners
- Foam and Viscosity Control: improves foam stability and provides creamy texture
- Industrial Uses: textile auxiliaries, lubricants, car wash detergents, and specialty cleaning products
Safety & Alternatives
In recent years, Cocamide DEA has been subject to regulatory reviews due to concerns regarding its potential carcinogenicity in prolonged or high-concentration exposure. Consequently, alternatives such as Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) or Cocamide MEA are increasingly adopted in cosmetic and personal care products. Nonetheless, Cocamide DEA remains a widely used secondary surfactant in the detergent and cleaning industry.
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