What is Cocamide DEA CDEA 6501 CAS 68603-42-9?

Cocamide DEA CDEA 6501 CAS 68603-42-9 is a coconut fatty acid diethanolamide used as a nonionic secondary surfactant. It is mainly added to shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, dish detergents, and liquid laundry products to stabilize foam, build viscosity, and improve the feel of surfactant systems.

What does the 6501 1:1 type mean?

The 6501 trade name can refer to different diethanolamine ratios. A 1:1 type is made with a lower excess of diethanolamine, so it normally has higher amide content, lower free amine, and stronger thickening and foam-stabilizing performance. Higher-DEA types such as 1:1.5 are usually more water-soluble and lower cost, but they are weaker thickeners on an equivalent dosage basis.

How does Cocamide DEA 6501 thicken SLES or LABSA shampoo systems?

Cocamide DEA works as a cosurfactant by inserting itself into the micelles formed by primary anionic surfactants such as SLES, SLS, or LABSA. This changes micelle structure and creates higher viscosity without relying only on salt, while also increasing foam density and extending lather life.

Is Cocamide DEA 6501 only a foaming agent?

No, its functions are broader. Besides foam stabilization, it acts as a viscosity builder, emulsifier for oils and fragrances, refatting agent to reduce skin degreasing, and corrosion inhibitor in some industrial cleaning or metal-treatment systems.

What are typical specifications for the standard 1:1 export grade?

The standard 1:1 export grade is usually a yellowish to light amber viscous liquid with amide content at least 82%, free fatty acid not more than 0.5%, free amine about 5.0% or less, pH 9.0-11.0 in a 1% solution, moisture not more than 1.0%, and glycerin not more than 10.0%. Premium no-glycerol grades may specify higher amide content.

Cocamide DEA (CDEA) 6501 CAS 68603-42-9

Cocamide DEA (CDEA) 6501, CAS 68603-42-9, is a coconut fatty acid diethanolamide supplied as a non-ionic secondary surfactant for personal-care and detergent applications. Confirm the required grade and specification, then request a quotation with COA/TDS/SDS for bulk supply.

CAS: 68603-42-9
Synonyms: CDEA, Coconut diethanolamide, N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamide, Coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, Coco diethanolamide
Einecs: 271-657-0
Grade: Cosmetic Grade / Detergent Grade
Package: 200kg/Plastic Drum or 1000kg/IBC Tank.

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Cocamide DEA (CDEA) 6501, CAS 68603-42-9, is a coconut fatty acid diethanolamide used as a non-ionic secondary surfactant.

Synonyms: CDEA; Coconut diethanolamide; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)cocoamide; Coconut fatty acid diethanolamide; Coco diethanolamide.

CAS: 68603-42-9.

It is a yellowish to light amber viscous liquid.

It has an amide content of at least 82.0% in the standard 1:1 export grade.

It stabilizes foam and provides long-lasting lather even in the presence of grease.

It is a cost-effective viscosity builder for liquid detergent systems, especially SLES/LABSA-based.

It acts as an emulsifier and helps solubilize oils and fragrances into water-based formulas.

It acts as a refatting agent that reduces the harsh degreasing effect of primary surfactants.

It offers corrosion inhibition for metal surfaces in some industrial cleaning systems.

It is used at 1–4% in shampoos and shower gels to thicken and build creamy, stable foam.

It is used in hand soaps for viscosity and a smooth skin feel.

It is used in dishwashing liquids to enhance grease removal and maintain foam.

It is used in liquid laundry detergents to improve cleaning power and stabilize the formula.

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Q:
What is Cocamide DEA CDEA 6501 CAS 68603-42-9?

A: Cocamide DEA CDEA 6501 CAS 68603-42-9 is a coconut fatty acid diethanolamide used as a nonionic secondary surfactant. It is mainly added to shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, dish detergents, and liquid laundry products to stabilize foam, build viscosity, and improve the feel of surfactant systems.
Q:
What does the 6501 1:1 type mean?

A: The 6501 trade name can refer to different diethanolamine ratios. A 1:1 type is made with a lower excess of diethanolamine, so it normally has higher amide content, lower free amine, and stronger thickening and foam-stabilizing performance. Higher-DEA types such as 1:1.5 are usually more water-soluble and lower cost, but they are weaker thickeners on an equivalent dosage basis.
Q:
How does Cocamide DEA 6501 thicken SLES or LABSA shampoo systems?

A: Cocamide DEA works as a cosurfactant by inserting itself into the micelles formed by primary anionic surfactants such as SLES, SLS, or LABSA. This changes micelle structure and creates higher viscosity without relying only on salt, while also increasing foam density and extending lather life.
Q:
Is Cocamide DEA 6501 only a foaming agent?

A: No, its functions are broader. Besides foam stabilization, it acts as a viscosity builder, emulsifier for oils and fragrances, refatting agent to reduce skin degreasing, and corrosion inhibitor in some industrial cleaning or metal-treatment systems.
Q:
What are typical specifications for the standard 1:1 export grade?

A: The standard 1:1 export grade is usually a yellowish to light amber viscous liquid with amide content at least 82%, free fatty acid not more than 0.5%, free amine about 5.0% or less, pH 9.0-11.0 in a 1% solution, moisture not more than 1.0%, and glycerin not more than 10.0%. Premium no-glycerol grades may specify higher amide content.

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