Product Description

Diethanolamine, abbreviated DEA, is a colorless, ammonia-like liquid with the chemical formula C4H11NO2, an organic compound consisting of a second-class amine and a dual alcohol. This substance is weakly related to other amino acids such as monoethanolamine or triethanolamine. This dual alcohol has two hydroxyl groups and, like other amines, diethanolamine acts as a weak base. This product decomposes due to heat and produces toxic fumes. It is soluble in water and by dissolving this substance in water, a solution with almost strong base power can be obtained. Diethanolamine reacts with metals such as copper, zinc, aluminum and their alloys and causes corrosion of these metals. Reacts strongly with strong oxidants and strong acids.

DEA and DEA-related ingredients like Lauramide DEA and Cocamide DEA function in many ways, such as thickeners, emulsifiers, or foaming agents in cosmetics and self-care products, or to adjust a product's pH (acidity). The FDA has declared that Cocamide DEA is safe for use in personal hygiene products and cosmetics.

Lauramide Diethanolamine and Cocamide Diethanolamine are two similar nonionic surfactants with high viscosity. Since the main ingredient of coconut oil is lauric acid, these two oleo-chemicals can be considered the same in formulating hygiene or cosmetic products.

Cocamide DEA is safe as used in rinse-off products and safe at concentrations up to 10% in leave-on cosmetic products. Cocamide IDEA should not be used as an ingredient in cosmetic products in which N-nitroso compounds are formed.

. Facial cleanser . Face mask . Hair spray

. Makeup remover . Body wash . Conditioners

. Liquid hand soap . Shampoo . Bubble bath

Diethanolamine Uses

Fatty acid diethanolamides, including coconut oil diethanolamine condensate, are widely used in cosmetics. In 1985, coconut oil diethanolamine condensate was reported to be present in nearly 600 cosmetic formulations of bath oil, shampoo, conditioner, lipstick and hair dye. The concentration of diethanolamide in these preparations ranged from 1 to 25%. Non-cosmetic applications include use as a surfactant in soap bars, light-duty detergents and dishwashing detergents and as a delinting agent for cottonseed.

Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate is used as a corrosion inhibitor in water-based soluble, semi-synthetic and synthetic metal-working fluids and in polishing agents. It is also used widely as an antistatic agent in plastics, e.g. in polyethylene film for food packaging and rigid poly(vinyl) chloride. It has been employed in combination with metallic salts as an antistatic for polystyrene and in impact-resistant rubber polystyrene blends.