What is Cocamide DEA?

Cocamide DEA is N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)cocoamide, CAS 68603-42-9, a nonionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acid and diethanolamine. It is supplied as a liquid or paste and used mainly for foam and viscosity control.

What specifications should be checked before ordering?

Confirm active content, free amine, free fatty acid, water, color, pH and coconut fatty-chain distribution. The batch analysis should state the actual values and test methods because residual diethanolamine and color can affect formulation quality.

How should Cocamide DEA be stored and handled?

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry area, away from strong oxidizers and acids. Use normal liquid-chemical handling controls and PPE, and follow the safety information for spill, disposal and first-aid procedures.

How does Cocamide DEA boost foam and viscosity in anionic systems?

Cocamide DEA acts as a nonionic co-surfactant that stabilizes micelles and supports foam structure in formulations based on lauryl sulfates and other anionics. It also builds viscosity by modifying the surfactant packing, especially when salt or other thickeners are present.

Cocamide DEA CAS 68603-42-9

Cocamide DEA, CAS 68603-42-9, is a coconut-derived nonionic surfactant used as a foam booster, viscosity builder and emulsifier in shampoos, liquid soaps and cleaners. Confirm the required active content, free amine and pH for the intended formulation.

CAS: 68603-42-9
Synonyms: Coco Diethanolamide, CDE, Coconut Oil Diethanolamine Condensate, N,N-Bis(hydroxyethyl)cocoamide, Diethanolamine coconut fatty acid condensate
Einecs: 271-657-0
Molecular Formula: RCON(CH₂CH₂OH)₂
Grade: Industrial grade 99%
Package: 200kg iron drum or 50kg plastic drum packing

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Product Description

Cocamide DEA, CAS 68603-42-9, is a coconut fatty acid diethanolamide, a nonionic surfactant with the representative structure RCON(CH₂CH₂OH)₂; the EC/EINECS number is 271-657-0.

Synonyms: Coco Diethanolamide; CDE; Coconut Oil Diethanolamine Condensate; N,N-Bis(hydroxyethyl)cocoamide; Diethanolamine coconut fatty acid condensate.

CAS: 68603-42-9.

Molecular formula: RCON(CH₂CH₂OH)₂ (representative, coconut fatty acid mixture).

EC number: 271-657-0.

It is a UVCB mixture with no single molecular formula; a representative molecular weight is about 287.16.

It is supplied as a liquid or paste that is soluble in water at about 5-10 g/100 mL at 18 °C.

It is used as a foam booster, viscosity builder and emulsifier in shampoos, liquid soaps, bath products and industrial cleaners.

It provides thickening, foam stabilization, emulsification and detergency, and it is tolerant of hard water.

It also acts as a co-emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids, with good synergy with other surfactants and suitability for transparent formulations.

Confirm active content, free amine, free fatty acid, water, color, pH and coconut fatty-chain distribution.

Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry area away from strong oxidizers and acids, and use normal liquid-chemical handling controls with PPE.

Confirm the current product-specific specification.

Confirm packaging with the requested quantity and destination requirements.

Document requirements should be confirmed from the current specification, SDS, COA, or other product-specific files.

Regulated-use suitability must be confirmed separately with current product-specific documentation.

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FAQ - Technical & Supply Chain

Q:
What is Cocamide DEA?

A: Cocamide DEA is N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)cocoamide, CAS 68603-42-9, a nonionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acid and diethanolamine. It is supplied as a liquid or paste and used mainly for foam and viscosity control.
Q:
What is Cocamide DEA used for?

A: It is used as a foam booster, viscosity builder and emulsifier in shampoos, liquid soaps, bath products and industrial cleaners. It is also used as a co-emulsifier and corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids.
Q:
What specifications should be checked before ordering?

A: Confirm active content, free amine, free fatty acid, water, color, pH and coconut fatty-chain distribution. The batch analysis should state the actual values and test methods because residual diethanolamine and color can affect formulation quality.
Q:
How should Cocamide DEA be stored and handled?

A: Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry area, away from strong oxidizers and acids. Use normal liquid-chemical handling controls and PPE, and follow the safety information for spill, disposal and first-aid procedures.
Q:
How does Cocamide DEA boost foam and viscosity in anionic systems?

A: Cocamide DEA acts as a nonionic co-surfactant that stabilizes micelles and supports foam structure in formulations based on lauryl sulfates and other anionics. It also builds viscosity by modifying the surfactant packing, especially when salt or other thickeners are present.

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