Technical grade
Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE)
Coconut diethanolamide (CDE) is a versatile surfactant primarily used in the production of personal care and cleaning products. It enhances foam generation, stabilizes emulsions, and improves detergency. This emollient is particularly valued in the cosmetics and personal care industry for its ability to condition skin and hair, making it an essential component in shampoos, liquid soaps, body washes, and other formulations. CDE is also utilized in cleaning products due to its effectiveness in removing dirt and grease, making it a preferred choice for detergent manufacturers.
Main applicationPersonal care products — used as a conditioning agent in shampoos and body washes
Coconut diethanolamide (CDE) plays a critical role in the formulation of high-performance personal care and cleaning products. Its ability to enhance conditioning, cleaning, and emulsifying properties makes it an important ingredient for manufacturers seeking to deliver quality products that meet consumer demands for efficacy and natural origins.
Also known as
- Cocamide DEA
- Coco diethanolamide
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25-liter containers.
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Clear liquid
Coconut diethanolamide (CDE) is a blend derived from coconut oil fatty acids and diethanolamine. As an amphoteric surfactant, it exhibits excellent solubility in both acidic and basic conditions, retaining its properties across various pH levels. The stability of CDE under typical conditions enhances its suitability for a range of applications. When purchasing, consider the grade of CDE, concentration in formulations, and specific applications, ensuring compatibility with other ingredients in your product formulations. Order specifications should clarify the required pack size and any formulation requirements.
Delivery
Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Personal care products — used as a conditioning agent in shampoos and body washes
- Cleaning agents — enhances detergent effectiveness by improving foam and emulsification
- Industrial cleaning solutions — aids in grease and oil removal
- Cosmetics — acts as an emollient in lotions and creams
- Household cleaners — provides cleaning and conditioning properties to surface cleaners
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Improves skin and hair conditioning, leading to enhanced user experience
- Increases foam stability in cosmetic formulations, benefiting product performance
- Enhances cleaning power in detergents, ensuring effective grease removal
- Natural origin facilitates consumer preference for eco-friendly products
- Flexible formulation options due to amphoteric nature, catering to diverse applications
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE)?
Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) is also referred to as Cocamide DEA and Coco diethanolamide. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) is supplied?
Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) look like?
Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) is described as clear liquid. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) used for?
Common applications include personal care products — used as a conditioning agent in shampoos and body washes, cleaning agents — enhances detergent effectiveness by improving foam and emulsification, industrial cleaning solutions — aids in grease and oil removal, cosmetics — acts as an emollient in lotions and creams and household cleaners — provides cleaning and conditioning properties to surface cleaners. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE)?
Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Cosmetics & Personal Care and Cleaning & Detergents sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Coconut Diethanolamide (CDE) available in?
Available in 25-liter containers. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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- CAS
- 26027-38-3
- Formula
- C15H24O(C2H4O)9
- Assay
- 90
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