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.
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.
- Grades / forms
- Thickener & foam booster
- Industries
- Personal Care & Home Care
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- MSDS in destination format
- Toll manufacturing to your specification
- Private label packing available
Typical applications
- Dishwashing liquids
- Shampoos and body washes
- Liquid hand soaps
- Industrial and household cleaners
- Metalworking fluids (DEA)
Packing options
- 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.
Documentation
Certificate of Analysis, MSDS, Certificate of Origin, dangerous goods declaration where applicable, and third-party pre-shipment inspection on request.
Typical specification
- Form
- DEA: amber liquid; MEA: off-white flakes
- Active matter
- ≥ 85% (DEA), ≥ 95% (MEA)
- Melting point (MEA)
- About 60–70 °C
- Free amine
- Low, controlled to customer limit
Typical values for reference. The exact specification is agreed before the order and confirmed on the Certificate of Analysis for each batch.
Cocamide DEA / MEA — frequently asked
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. Chemtrade manufactures and exports Cocamide DEA / MEA from Surat, Gujarat, India to more than 55 countries, for customers in Personal Care & Home Care. Send your grade, quantity and destination port for a quotation within one business day.
Every shipment of Cocamide DEA / MEA from Chemtrade includes a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis (COA) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Certificate of Origin, third-party pre-shipment inspection and destination-specific regulatory documentation are arranged on request.
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