Cocamide DEA, trade name Ninol, is a nonionic alkanolamide surfactant produced by the condensation reaction of natural coconut oil with diethanolamine. This product has an active matter content of up to 92%, appearing as a clear viscous liquid ranging from pale yellow to amber. It is a high-purity, cost-effective core component for formulations.
In daily chemical formulations, the thickening performance of Ninol is particularly outstanding—it can significantly increase system viscosity in the presence of a small amount of salt (e.g., sodium chloride), helping formulators easily achieve ideal rheological properties and reducing reliance on additional thickeners. At the same time, it exhibits a strong synergistic effect with anionic surfactants (such as AES, LAS, etc.), not only greatly enhancing foam richness and fineness but also extending foam stability, thereby providing consumers with a more pleasant sensory experience when using shampoos, shower gels, and hand washes.
In industrial applications, Ninol demonstrates excellent emulsifying and dispersing ability as well as chemical resistance: it can effectively emulsify oily components and strip grease stains while maintaining stable performance under high alkalinity and hard water conditions. Its nonionic nature ensures outstanding compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants, offering high flexibility in formulation design. It is widely used in textile printing and dyeing auxiliaries, leather degreasing, metalworking fluids, and other fields.
| Characteristic Dimension | Specific Performance |
|---|---|
| Thickening Performance | Responsive to salt thickening, significantly increases system viscosity, reduces thickener dosage |
| Foaming Performance | Synergistic with anionic surfactants, foam is rich, fine, and persistently stable |
| Detergency | Efficiently removes grease and stains, enhances cleaning effect of formulation |
| Emulsifying and Dispersing Ability | Good emulsification capability for oily components, improves formulation stability |
| Chemical Resistance | Alkali-resistant, hard water resistant, stable performance in harsh environments |
| Compatibility | Nonionic, excellent compatibility with anionic/cationic/amphoteric surfactants |
| Active Matter Content | 92% high purity, excellent cost performance |
The applications of Ninol cover four major areas:
Typical recommended dosage varies depending on the specific formulation system. As a co-surfactant, it is generally added at 1%–5% of the formulation.
※ The above information is based on the product database of Hai'an Guoli Chemical Co., Ltd. Technical parameters (such as HLB value, cloud point, hydroxyl value, etc.) are not recorded in detail. For specific physical and chemical indicators, please contact the manufacturer for the latest quality inspection report.