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Surfactants

SierraMide DEA

Chemical Name / INCI:

Cocamide DEA

CAS #:

68603-42-9

Chemical Family:

Nonionic Surfactants > Alkanolamides
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OVERVIEW

SierraMide DEA is a Cocamide/DEA 1:1 that is 100% active. Cocamide DEA, also known as coconut diethanolamide or lauramide DEA, is derived from the fatty acids from coconut oil and diethanolamine (DEA). In cosmetics and personal care products, SierraMide DEA is used in the formulation of bath soaps and shampoo. SierraMide DEA exhibits powerful foaming action alone or as a foam booster. SierraMide DEA has a wide range of practical uses because of its wetting, detergency, foaming, and low cost.

APPLICATIONS

  • Cosmetics
  • Hair Care
  • Textile Processing

TYPICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: Clear Light Amber Liquid
Amine Value: 25-45
Solubility 5%, 25C: Translucent to Soluble & Viscous
Specific gravity: 0.98-1.02
Gardner Color: 3-5
IR - % Ester: 0-10
Foam Test: 10 ml Foam after 10 Minutes

FUNCTIONS

  • Foam Booster
  • Wetting Agent