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                  29224990
Technical 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°C
Coco Diethanolamide(CDEA)also known as cocamide DEA, is a nonionic surfactant that is used in cosmetics, personal care products, and household cleaning products.