Cocamide DEA, trade name Ninol, CAS number 68603-42-9, also known as coconut diethanolamide, cocoyl diethanolamine, alkanolamide 6501, CDEA, etc. This product has an active content of up to 92% and appears as a light yellow to amber transparent viscous liquid, belonging to the category of nonionic surfactants.
The most prominent feature of this product is its excellent thickening ability—it can significantly increase the viscosity of the formulation system in the presence of salt, helping to build ideal rheological properties, thereby reducing the amount of thickener used. At the same time, it works synergistically with anionic surfactants to significantly enhance foam richness and stability, producing fine and stable foam. In addition, Cocamide DEA exhibits good emulsifying and dispersing ability for oily components, effectively removing grease and dirt, and maintaining stable performance under high alkalinity and hard water conditions.
Due to its nonionic nature, Cocamide DEA shows excellent compatibility with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants, offering strong formulation adaptability. It is an indispensable key component in liquid wash products and industrial cleaning agent formulations.
| Parameter Item | Parameter Value |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Cocamide DEA / CDEA6501-92% |
| Trade Name | Ninol |
| CAS Number | 68603-42-9 |
| Product Type | Nonionic Surfactant (Alkanolamide) |
| Active Content | 92% |
| Appearance | Light yellow to amber transparent viscous liquid |
| Raw Material Source | Condensation of coconut oil and diethanolamine |
| Ionicity | Nonionic |
Personal Care Products Field: Widely used in shampoos, shower gels, hand washes, facial cleansing foams, etc., as a thickener and foam stabilizer. It produces rich and fine foam, imparts suppleness to hair strands, reduces the irritation of primary surfactants in the formulation, and leaves the skin feeling non-tight after washing, suitable for sensitive skin formulations.
Household and Industrial Cleaning Products: Applied in dishwashing detergents, hard surface cleaners, kitchen grease cleaners, and industrial degreasers. It significantly improves formulation viscosity, stabilizes foam, enhances degreasing ability, and acts as an emulsifying dispersant to effectively strip heavy grease from metal or plastic surfaces.
Industrial Processing Aids: Used as a component of scouring agents and penetrants in textile dyeing and finishing to help remove natural waxes and impurities from fibers; used as a degreasing agent in leather processing to emulsify and remove natural fats from raw hides; used as an emulsifier and lubricating component in metalworking fluids to enhance the lubricity and cooling properties of cutting fluids and grinding fluids.
This product may cause skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319). Protective gloves and eye protection must be worn during handling. Due to residual diethanolamine, it is classified by IARC as a Group 2B suspected carcinogen (H351). Usage and storage should follow relevant safety regulations. Recommended storage temperature is between 10 and 40°C, avoiding high temperatures and freezing, and keeping away from incompatible substances such as strong oxidizers. In case of eye contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.