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CDEA is on the Proposition 65 list because it can cause cancer. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Board says that CDEA should not be used in cosmetics and personal care products containing nitrosating agents. However, the CIR Expert Panel concluded that CDEA is safe when used in rinse-off products.
Chemical formula CH3(CH2)nC(=O)N(CH2CH2OH)2
Molar mass 39.997 g/mol.
Melting point 250°C.
Boiling point 168–274°C
Other name 2-Amino-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)propanoic acid
HS Code 29224990Technical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
CAS NO. 271-657-0
IUPAC Cocamide Diethanolamine; Amides, coco, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
Solubility 1.6 mg/L at 25°CCoco Diethanolamide(CDEA)also known as cocamide DEA, is a nonionic surfactant that is used in cosmetics, personal care products, and household cleaning products.
Coco Diethanolamide(CDEA)
Coco Diethanolamide (CDEA) is a non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut oil. It’s also known as Cocamide DEA. CDEA is a clear, viscous liquid that’s amber-colored and has a faint coconut odor. It’s made by reacting coconut oil fatty acids with diethanolamine.
Sihauli Brand Name SCPL MIDE Chemical Name/INCI Name Coco Diethanolamide (CDEA) Application Foam booster and viscosity Modifier Functionality Cleansing Products as a stabilizer & Thickening agents Industry/Application Categories Skin Care (Face Care & Cosmetics), Hair Care, Body Care, Home Care
