COCAMIDE DEA- ▸ Foam stabilizer: Builds and stabilizes foam in cleansing systems
- ▸ Viscosity builder: Thickens anionic surfactant blends
- ▸ Industrial cleaners: Surfactant additive in degreasers and detergents
- ▸ Personal care: Co-surfactant in shampoos and bath products
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Coconut fatty acid diethanolamide non-ionic surfactant (CAS 68603-42-9). Acts as a foam booster/stabilizer and viscosity builder in surfactant-based formulations. Used in shampoos, dishwashing liquids, and industrial and institutional cleaning concentrates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is another name for cocamide DEA?
Cocamide DEA is also called cocoamide DEA, CDEA, and coconut fatty acid diethanolamide (CAS 68603-42-9). It is a non-ionic surfactant used as a foam booster, foam stabilizer, and viscosity builder.
Is cocamide DEA coconut oil?
No. Cocamide DEA is the diethanolamide derived by reacting coconut fatty acids with diethanolamine. Coconut oil is one feedstock in its production, but the finished surfactant is a distinct chemical, not an oil.
What is cocamide DEA used for?
It functions as a foam stabilizer and viscosity builder in surfactant-based systems. Typical applications include shampoos, bath products, dishwashing liquids, and industrial and institutional cleaning concentrates and degreasers.
What packaging and grades is bulk cocamide DEA available in?
It is commonly supplied as a liquid in drums, IBC totes, and bulk. Request a CoA and SDS with your quote to confirm active content, free amine, and specification for your application.
What HS code is used for cocamide DEA?
Cocamide DEA is classified under HS 3402.42 — organic surface-active agents (other than soap), non-ionic. Confirm final classification with your customs broker for your destination.