CAS 68603-42-9
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%)
CAS 68603-42-9R–CON(CH2CH2OH)2 (R = C8–C18 coconut fatty chain)287.16 g/mol
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is a versatile non-ionic surfactant primarily used for its foam boosting and viscosity enhancing properties in personal care and detergent applications. With its viscous, amber liquid form, this compound is vital in the production of shampoos, soaps, and household cleaners. CDEA 85% is also employed as a corrosion inhibitor in metalworking fluids and as an antistatic agent in plastics. East African industries, particularly in Kenya, rely on this compound due to its efficiency in stabilizing emulsions and enhancing product performance.
Main applicationShampoos and body washes — Foam boosting and viscosity enhancement
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% plays a crucial role in enhancing product quality in a range of industries such as cosmetics, cleaning, and metalworking. Its ability to boost foam and stabilize emulsions allows manufacturers to create high-performance products that meet the demanding needs of consumers. Additionally, its versatility and biodegradability make it an attractive choice for companies prioritizing sustainability.
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 200 kg drums
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 68603-42-9
- Chemical formula
- R–CON(CH2CH2OH)2 (R = C8–C18 coconut fatty chain)
- Molecular weight
- 287.16 g/mol
- Grade
- Industrial grade
- Appearance
- Viscous amber liquid
- Concentration
- Superior or Standard
CDEA 85% is a mixture represented by the molecular structure R–CON(CH2CH2OH)2, where R denotes the C8–C18 coconut fatty chain. Its molecular weight is approximately 287.16 g/mol, and it is supplied as a viscous pale yellow to amber liquid. CDEA is known for its excellent solubility in water and alcohol, aside from its role as a non-ionic surfactant, which makes it a preferred choice in various formulations. The product's viscosity sits around 995-1155 cP, offering significant thickening and foam stabilizing capabilities when added to anionic surfactant systems like SLES and LABSA. Typical applications require a concentration of 85% active ingredient. When purchasing, technical buyers often specify its use, desired concentration, and packaging requirements to ensure compatibility with their existing processes.
Delivery
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) 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
- Shampoos and body washes — Foam boosting and viscosity enhancement
- Liquid soaps and detergents — Improves cleaning efficiency
- Cosmetics formulations — Emulsion stabilizing and mild conditioning
- Metalworking fluids — Acts as a corrosion inhibitor
- Plastic and polystyrene blends — Provides antistatic properties
- Textile wetting and dyeing — Enhances spreadability and uniform dye absorption
- Oilfield foam stabilization — Improves stability of foam for extraction processes
- Polyurethane foam production — Used as a bio-based polyol for enhanced foam properties
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Boosts foam and thickens formulations effectively
- Enhances product stability and performance
- Compatible with a wide range of surfactant systems
- Biodegradable, promoting eco-friendly product development
- Highly effective even at low concentrations in formulations
- Supports sustainable practices through bio-based applications
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
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 is the CAS number of Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%)?
The CAS registry number for Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is 68603-42-9. Its chemical formula is R–CON(CH2CH2OH)2 (R = C8–C18 coconut fatty chain), with a molecular weight of 287.16 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%)?
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) 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 85% (CDEA 85%) is supplied?
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is supplied as Industrial 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 concentration is Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) supplied at?
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is supplied at a concentration of Superior or Standard. Concentration and assay are separate figures: the concentration describes the strength of the material as supplied, and the certificate of analysis issued for your consignment carries the measured values for that batch.
What does Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) look like?
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is described as viscous amber 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 85% (CDEA 85%) used for?
Common applications include shampoos and body washes — Foam boosting and viscosity enhancement, liquid soaps and detergents — Improves cleaning efficiency, cosmetics formulations — Emulsion stabilizing and mild conditioning, metalworking fluids — Acts as a corrosion inhibitor, plastic and polystyrene blends — Provides antistatic properties and textile wetting and dyeing — Enhances spreadability and uniform dye absorption. 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 85% (CDEA 85%)?
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is supplied to the Water Treatment, Construction & Admixtures, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents, Paints, Coatings & Inks and Textile & Leather Tanning 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 85% (CDEA 85%) available in?
Available in 200 kg drums. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
What is the HS code for Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%)?
Coconut Diethanolamide 85% (CDEA 85%) is recorded against the EC number 271-657-0 and the HS customs code 3402.13. Quote this on customs and export paperwork; it is confirmed again on the commercial invoice for your specific consignment.
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References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
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