Cocamide DEA, trade name Ninol, CAS number 68603-42-9, also known as Coconut Diethanolamide, coconut oil diethanolamide, alkanolamide 6501, CDEA, etc. This product is supplied by Haian Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd., with an active content of 92%, appearing as a light yellow to amber transparent viscous liquid, classified as a high-purity concentrated product.
As a classic nonionic surfactant, the most prominent functions of CDEA6501 are thickening and foam stabilization — in the presence of salt, it significantly increases system viscosity while synergizing with anionic surfactants to substantially enhance foam richness and persistence. Additionally, it exhibits excellent degreasing capability, emulsifying and dispersing ability for oily components, and maintains stability in highly alkaline and hard water environments. Its nonionic nature ensures excellent compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants.
It should be noted that this product contains residual diethanolamine and is classified under GHS as skin irritation (Category 2), serious eye irritation (Category 2), and carcinogenicity Category 2 (H351, IARC 2B), suspected of posing a carcinogenic risk. Protective equipment must be worn during handling, avoiding skin and eye contact.
The following are the known basic technical parameters of this product; some physicochemical indices lack database measured values:
| Parameter | Value/Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cocamide DEA/CDEA6501-92% |
| Trade Name | Ninol |
| CAS Number | 68603-42-9 |
| Active Content | 92% |
| Appearance | Light yellow to amber transparent viscous liquid |
| Ionic Type | Nonionic surfactant |
| Raw Material Source | Coconut oil + Diethanolamine |
| Compatibility | Good compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants |
| Alkali Resistance | Excellent, stable in high alkali environments |
| Hard Water Resistance | Excellent |
| HLB Value | Not available |
| Density/Viscosity/pH | Not available |
Cocamide DEA is a "versatile player" in formulations. Below are specific application recommendations across various fields:
Personal Care: In shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, and facial cleansers, it is recommended as a co-surfactant primarily for thickening and foam stabilization, while reducing the irritation of primary surfactants and imparting a moisturizing feel after washing. Suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
Household Cleaning Products: Adding this product to dishwashing detergents significantly increases viscosity, stabilizes foam, and enhances degreasing performance; in hard surface cleaners (kitchen, bathroom cleaners), it acts as a thickening carrier, extending contact time and improving descaling effect.
Industrial Processing Aids: In textile printing and dyeing, it is used as a component of scouring agents and penetrants; in leather processing, it is used in degreasing formulations; in metalworking fluids (cutting fluids, grinding fluids), it serves as an emulsifier and lubricating component, also possessing foam-suppressing properties.