Cocamide DEA (CDEA)
Appearance: Light yellow viscous liquid
Application: CDEA is widely used in various personal care products such as detergents, body washes, shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, oral cleansers, etc.
Cocamide DEA is a nonionic surfactant synthesized from coconut oil and diethanolamine. It is a light yellow to amber viscous liquid, easily soluble in water. Its characteristics include thickening, foam stabilization, emulsification and decontamination ability, in acidic conditions and anionic surfactant complex can significantly enhance the viscosity, widely used in shampoo, shower gel and other daily chemical products, the recommended dosage is 2%-6%.
Property | Details |
Chemical Name | Cocamide Diethanolamine (CDEA) |
CAS Number | 68603-42-9 |
Molecular Formula | C16H33NO2 |
Appearance | Yellow to amber liquid |
pH (10% Solution) | 7.0 – 9.0 |
Purity | ≥ 85% |
Viscosity | Medium to high viscosity |
Solubility | Soluble in water and ethanol |
Density | 0.95 – 1.05 g/cm³ |
Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight |
Shelf Life | 2 years under proper storage conditions |