Cocamide DEA (cocamide diethanolamine) is a substance formed by the reaction of a mixture of fatty acids obtained from coconut oils with diethanolamine. It is an emulsifier that is frequently used in bath products such as shampoo, shower gel, liquid hand soap, and cosmetics.
The use of Cocamide DEA in cosmetics and personal hygiene products is mostly based on the compound's ability to create foam, improve its quality and stabilize it. The good foamability of products containing Cocamide DEA makes an important contribution to the effective removal of impurities from the body and hair, as well as to other aspects of performance. Cocamide DEA foamability is especially noticeable when mixed with anionic surfactants.
Cocamide DEA rheological properties are also used successfully in the detergent industry. The compound changes the viscosity of a product and thus acts as a thickening agent. Therefore, it is an excellent thickening agent in detergents for both household and professional use (industrial cleaning, automotive chemicals).
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