Coconut Diethanolamide

Origin: Malaysia
CAS Number: 120-40-1
HS Code: 2924.12.10

IUPAC Name: N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)dodecanamide
Molecular Formula: C14H29NO2
Molecular Weight (g/mol): 255.3800
Synonyms & Trade Names: Coconut diethanolamide; Cocamide DEA; CDEA
Purity / Assay (%): 90% min
Grade / Quality Level: Technical Grade

Physical Form: Liquid
Concentration: Pure substance
Appearance / Color: Clear to slightly colored liquid
Odor: Mild
Melting Point (°C): 40.0000
Boiling Point (°C): >250
Density (g/cm³): 0.9990
Solubility in Water: Dispersible in water
Signal Word: Warning
GHS Hazard Class: Skin irritant; Eye irritant
H-Statements: H315|H319
P-Statements: P264|P280|P305+P351+P338
REACH Status: Registered
Drug Precursor Status: Non-precursor
Storage Class (GHS): 10
Storage Conditions: Cool, dry place

Technical Document

Brief Overview

Coconut diethanolamide, also known as cocamide diethanolamine (cocamide DEA), is the common structural basis of many surfactant, often an ingredient found in personal care such as shampoo soap. Coconut diethanolamide contains a hydrophobic hydrocarbon tail and a hydrophilic head, which makes it an excellent surfactant. It is a viscous liquid and is used as a foaming agent in bath products like shampoos and hand soaps, and in cosmetics as an emulsifying agent.

Manufacturing process

Coconut diethanolamide is a diethanolamide made from the reaction of the mixture of fatty acids from coconut oils with diethanolamine.