COCAMIDE DEA

CAS Number:

68603-42-9

Chemical Formula:

CH3(CH2)nC(=O)N(CH2CH2OH)2

EINECS/ELINCS No:

271-657-0

COSING REF No:

32918

Description:

Cocamide DEA(Cocamide Diethanolamine) is a foaming and emulsifying agent used in skin and hair care products like shampoos and hand soaps. It helps keep formulations stable and prevents ingredients from separating. It is a surfactant.

Uses:

Cocamide DEA is primarily used as a foam booster and thickener in rinse-off skin and hair care products.

· Skin care: It enables even mixing of oil and water and increases the foaming capacity of products like bubble baths.

· Hair care: Shampoos and conditioners containing it can trap oil-based dirt on hair and rinse it off. It is also a thickener and improves product texture.

Origin:

Cocamide DEA is a viscous, amber-colored liquid made by reacting fatty acids from coconut oil with a chemical called ethanolamine. The natural fatty acids are chemically altered to produce this foaming agent.

What does COCAMIDE DEA  do in a formulation?

• Emulsifying
• Emulsion Stabilising
• Foam Boosting
• Surfactant
• Viscosity Controlling

Safety Profile:

The safety profile contains important points to consider:

· Halal and safe for use in rinse-off products at concentrations below 10%.

· The use of this ingredient has declined over the years.

· Prolonged and heavy use of Cocamide DEA has been linked to cancer.

· Even small quantities can have side effects like itching.

· It should be avoided in products containing nitrosating agents as they may react and become potentially harmful.

Technical profile: