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COCAMIDE DEA

CAS Number: 68603-42-9
ChemSpider: none
ECHA InfoCard: 100.065.123
EC Number: 271-657-0

APPLICATIONS

Cocamide DEA is surfactant made by chemically altering the chemical composition of certain fatty acids in coconut oil with diethanolamine.
The result is a viscous, amber-colored liquid used as a foaming agent and emulsifier.
Cocamide DEA is emulsifier that are frequently used in bath products such as shampoo, shower gel, liquid hand soap, and cosmetics.
Both (Cocamide DEA and MEA) are used as thinners and foamers in shampoos.

When Cocamide DEA is combined with other sulfated raw materials, which makes the foam very strong and permanent in shampoos, there is a risk of forming nitrosoamines that can harm the body even in contact.

Cocoamide DEA has cleansing properties – it removes impurities from the skin and hair and at the same time has a greasing effect.
The washing process deprives the skin of, among others, fatty substances, therefore re-oiling substances are necessary, i.e. Cocoamide DEA, which rebuild the lipid barrier, thus protecting the skin from external factors and damage.
As a thickening agent, Cocoamide DEA is also great in the detergent industry, both for home and professional use, as well as in car chemicals.

In addition, the product has emulsifying properties – Cocoamide DEA is a co-emulsifier supporting the emulsifier responsible for the emulsion production.
Due to the synergy of reaction with anionic surfactants, Cocoamide DEA is added to concrete admixtures, particularly in difficult applications, where it improves the quality of aeration.
This nonionic co-surfactant can be used successfully in industrial cleaning agents together with other non-ionic agents for degreasing, e.g. in the oil industry.

Fatty acid diethanolamides, including Cocoamide DEA, are widely used in cosmetics.
In 1985, Cocoamide DEA was reported to be present in nearly 600 cosmetic formulations of bath oil, shampoo, conditioner, lipstick and hair dye.
The concentration of diethanolamide in these preparations ranged from 1 to 25%.
Non-cosmetic applications of Cocoamide DEA include use as a surfactant in soap bars, light-duty detergents and dishwashing detergents and as a delinting agent for cottonseed.

Cocamide DEA condensate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in water-based soluble, semi-synthetic and synthetic metal-working fluids and in polishing agents.
Also, Cocamide DEA is also used widely as an antistatic agent in plastics, e.g. in polyethylene film for food packaging and rigid poly(vinyl) chloride.
Cocamide DEA has been employed in combination with metallic salts as an antistatic for polystyrene and in impact-resistant rubber polystyrene blends.

Cocamide DEA - Coconut fatty acid diethanolamide - Cocamide DEA for short - is a nonionic surfactant most commonly used in the formulation of personal care products, cosmetics, laundry and household detergents where it acts as a wetting agent, foam booster and stabilizer, hair/fibre softener, antistatic and re-fatting agent, perfume fixing agent, solubilizer of components heavily miscible with water as well as efficient dispersant and both w/o and o/w emulsifier promoting detergency of the product.

Ability of Cocamide DEA to increase the viscosity of alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl sulfates and amphoteric surfactants in detergent formulations is made use of for thickening in all formulations where presence of inorganic salts is undesirable.
Cocamide DEA is stable in all acidic, neutral and moderately alkaline environments and it is compatible with hard waters and any other types of surfactants.

All of this makes Cocamide DEA suitable for use in shampoos, bubble baths, liquid soaps, liquid laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids etc.
Owing to its unique characteristics, Cocamide DEA is applied in many other industrial applications such as coatings and paints, dyes, metalworking, paper and printing industries etc.

Cocamide DEA is used to increase the foam volume in your product whilst feeling more luxurious.
Widely used in Shampoo products, Liquid hand Wash, Washing up liquids, and cleaning Gel bases.
Cocamide DEA also exhibits high electrolyte tolerance and therefore improves the performance of many surfactants in hard water.

COCAMIDE DEA APPLICATIONS

-cosmetics and detergents,
-shampoos,
-hair coloring products,
-liquid soaps,
-washing liquids,
-bath lotions,
-shower gels,
-balms,
-hair care products,
-products for beard care,
-car chemicals,
-admixtures for concrete,
-production of plastics,
-metalworking.

COCAMIDE DEA ADVANTAGES:

-Cocamide DEA is a perfect thickener,
-Cocamide DEA is a foam stabilizer,
-Also, Cocamide DEA acts as a co-emulsifier,
-Cocamide DEA is effective in low concentrations,
-In addition to that, Cocamide DEA has cleansing and re-oiling properties,
-Cocamide DEA has anti-static properties,
-Additionally, Cocamide DEA is easy to handle in technological processes,
-Cocamide DEA is easily biodegradable.

DESCRIPTION

Cocamide DEA, or cocamide diethanolamine, is a diethanolamide made by reacting the mixture of fatty acids from coconut oils with diethanolamine.
Cocamide DEA 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.
See cocamide for the discussion of the lengths of carbon chains in the molecules in the mixture.
The chemical formula of Cocamide DEA is CH3(CH2)nC(=O)N(CH2CH2OH)2, where n typically ranges from 8 to 18.

Cocamide DEA is a colorless liquid used in cosmetics and personal care products such as bath oil, shampoo, conditioner, and hair dye.
Cocamide DEA is also used in some pet-care and household-cleaning products.
The use of cocamide DEA has decreased in recent years.

Cocamide DEA (cocamide diethanolamine) is a substance formed by the reaction of a mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oils with diethanolamine.
Cocamide DEA is emulsifier that are frequently used in bath products such as shampoo, shower gel, liquid hand soap, and cosmetics.
Both (Cocamide DEA and MEA) are used as thinners and foamers in shampoos.

IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) has stated that high exposure to Cocamide DEA has potential carcinogenic effects in humans.
In addition, exposure to small doses of Cocamide DEA; may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions and dermatitis.

Cocoamide DEA was declared a potential carcinogen in the state of California in 2012.

Those who want to be protected from the potential dangers of Cocamide DEA and Cocamide MEA can choose products that do not contain Cocamide DEA/MEA. For this reason, it is necessary to read the contents of cosmetic products well.

Cocoamide DEA is a nonionic surfactant.
Cocoamide DEA is produced on the basis of natural vegetable oils.
Cocoamide DEA has the form of a clear or slightly turbid liquid from light yellow to yellow.
Cocoamide DEA belongs to the most widespread co-surfactants and has a number of very interesting application properties.

Cocoamide DEA is widely used in the production of cosmetics, where it primarily acts as a rheology modifier – a thickening agent that improves consistency, thanks to the creation of so-called mixed micelles.
Combined with anionic surfactants, Cocoamide DEA improves and stabilizes the foam quality.
Cocoamide DEA is very effective in low concentration.

Due to its form and water dispersibility, Cocoamide DEA can act as a lubricant in the production of plastic parts based on polyethylene and polypropylene.
Its anti-static nature allows applications in the production of plastics.
In combination with metal salts, Cocoamide DEA forms an anti-static additive to polystyrene and impact-resistant polystyrene compounds.
In addition, Cocoamide DEA has been used in water-based, semi-synthetic and synthetic coolants for metalworking and in polishing agents.

The liquid form of Cocoamide DEA facilitates the handling of the product, i.e. storage, transport and dosing, as well as allows the creation of recipes without the need for heating.
This is of particular importance when using the active ingredients of the formulation, sensitive to elevated temperatures.

PRODUCTION

Cocoamide DEA condensate is produced by a condensation reaction at a 1:1 or 1:2 molar ratio of the appropriate fatty acids (methyl cocoate, coconut oil, whole coconut acids or stripped coconut fatty acids) to diethanolamine at temperatures of up to 170 °C and in the presence of an alkaline catalyst.
The 1:2 mixture of fatty acid (or methyl fatty acid) to diethanolamine results in a lower-quality diethanolamide with residues of ethylene glycol and free diethanolamine.
The 1:1 mixture produces a higher-quality diethanolamide with much less free amine, which is consequently used at lower concentrations than the 1:2 diethanolamide.

It has been estimated that 10 300 and 8650 tonnes of Cocoamide DEA condensate were produced in the United States of America in 1977 and 1985, respectively.

Information available in 2010 indicated that Cocoamide DEA condensate was produced by 10 companies in Mexico, three companies in the USA, two companies each in France and China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and one company each in India and Pakistan.
Other sources indicated that Cocoamide DEA was produced by 15 companies in the USA, four companies in the United Kingdom, three companies each in Germany and Spain, two companies each in Italy and Sweden, and one company each in Belgium, France, and the Netherlands.

SAFETY

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) lists coconut oil diethanolamine condensate (cocamide DEA) as an IARC Group 2B carcinogen, which identifies this chemical as possibly carcinogenic to humans.
The listing is based on a dermal animal bioassay.

In June 2012, the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment added cocamide DEA to the California Proposition 65 (1986) list of chemicals known to cause cancer.
Cocamide DEA has a high irritation potential.

PRODUCT HANDLING:

When in touch with skin and mucous membranes, Cocoamide DEA may cause serious eye damage and skin irritation.
Standard safety precautions should be followed when handling the product.
Staff should be instructed on hazardous properties of the product and protection against its effects.

When handling Cocoamide DEA use protective gloves, protective clothing and eye/face protection.
Eating, drinking and smoking at the workplace should be avoided and basic rules of work hygiene should be adhered to.
Workers should wash hands and face thoroughly after handling Cocoamide DEA.

STORAGE CONDITIONS:

Cocamide DEA should be stored in original tightly closed packages at temperatures between 5 – 40 °C.
Cocamide DEA should be kept in covered, locked-up, cool, dry places, protected from moisture and climatic influences.
Containers that have been opened must be carefully resealed after each use.
In the event of Cocamide DEA being exposed to temperatures below 5 degrees for a prolonged period, a solid “fat-like” sediment will form.

Heating up to 20 °C or simply moving it to a room temperature is sufficient to bring the product into the initial state without impairing its characteristics.
Under the conditions above, shelf life is 1 year from the date of shipment.
Not observing the storage conditions may lead to deterioration of the product characteristics.
In such case the manufacturer does not guarantee for the quality of goods.

SYNONYMS

Amides,
C8-18 (even numbered) and C18-unsatd.,
N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl),
Cocamide DEA,
Coconut diethanolamide,
Cocamide diethanolamine,
Amides, C8-18 (even numbered) and C18-unsatd.,
N, N-bis(hydroxyethyl)Agent 565 14RC;
Alkamide 2104; Alkamide CDE;
Alkamide CDO; Alkamide DC 212S;
Amicol CDE 1; Amicol CDE 2;
Amicol CDE-G; Amidet B 112;
Amidet SB 13; Aminol HCA;
Aminol KDE;
Amisol CD; Amisol CD-E;
Arcalon 12; CDE 100;
Calamide C;
Calimide C; Carsamide CA; Cedemide CX;
Cedemide DX; Clindrol 200CGN;
Clindrol 206CGN; Clindrol Superamide 100CG; COA;
Cocamide DEA; Cocamide diethanolamine; Coco diethanolamides; Coco diethanolamine;
Coco fatty acid diethanolamides; Coconut DEA; Coconut diethanolamides;
Coconut oil diethanolamides;
Colamid C; Comperlan COD; Comperlan KD; Comperlan LS;