Product
Cocamide DEA / MEA
Cocamide DEA and Cocamide MEA are coconut-based non-ionic surfactants that thicken and boost foam in shampoos, dishwashing liquids and cleaners.
- Grades / forms
- Thickener & foam booster
- Documents
- TDS · SDS to view and download
Overview
Coconut fatty acid alkanolamides are made by reacting coconut oil or its fatty acids with diethanolamine (DEA) or monoethanolamine (MEA). In surfactant systems they thicken, stabilise foam and add a richer feel, so they are classic additives in dishwashing liquids and shampoos.
Cocamide DEA is a liquid and easy to handle; Cocamide MEA is a waxy solid that must be melted into the hot phase. Some markets restrict DEA-based ingredients because of nitrosamine concerns, so MEA is increasingly used as an alternative. Regulatory status should be checked for the destination market.
Applications
- 1Dishwashing liquids
- 2Shampoos and body washes
- 3Liquid hand soaps
- 4Industrial and household cleaners
- 5Metalworking fluids (DEA)
Specification
- Appearance
- Clear viscous liquid
- Colour in Gardner
- 5 G Max
- % Free Fatty Acid
- 0.5 Max
- % Free Amine
- 9 Max
- pH (10% aqueous)
- 9 - 11
- Active Content %
- 85 Min
Specification as stated on our Technical Data Sheet, which you can download below.
Documents
PDF documents from our quality records.
Packing & storage
Packing
- DEA: 200 kg HDPE drums, IBCs
- MEA: 25 kg bags
Storage & handling
Store in closed containers in a cool, dry place. Protect MEA flakes from heat to avoid caking.
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- SDS in destination format
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- Private label packing
Questions
Cocamide DEA / MEA, answered.
Cocamide DEA is a liquid that is easy to cold-blend. Cocamide MEA is a solid that must be melted into the hot phase but is preferred in markets that restrict diethanolamine-based ingredients.
Some regulations restrict cocamide DEA because diethanolamine can form nitrosamines. For example, it appears on California's Proposition 65 list and the EU limits secondary amine content. Status should be checked for each destination market.
Cocamide MEA is melted at about 70 °C into the hot surfactant phase with stirring, then the batch is cooled. Adding it to cold water results in undissolved flakes.
Yes. Cosmo Chemistry manufactures and exports Cocamide DEA / MEA from Surat, Gujarat, India to more than 55 countries, for customers in the personal care & home care industry. Send your grade, quantity and destination port for a quotation within one business day.
Every shipment of Cocamide DEA / MEA from Cosmo Chemistry includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Certificate of Origin, third-party pre-shipment inspection and destination-specific regulatory documentation are arranged on request.
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