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High Purity Fatty Acid Diethanolamide (CDEA) - Non-Ionic Surfactant for Detergents & Shampoos

Fatty Acid Diethanolamide, commonly referred to as CDEA (CAS No.: 61791-31-9; EINECS No.: 263-163-9), is a versatile non-ionic surfactant synthesized from coconut oil amide and diethanolamine. Its molecular formula is C₁₁H₂₃CON(CH₂CH₂OH)₂ with a molecular weight of 287.16, and it is also known by trade names such as Ninel and 6501.
CDEA exhibits excellent overall performance: it disperses in water and dissolves in common organic solvents, has no cloud point, and integrates multiple functions including emulsification, foaming, foam stabilization, thickening, wetting, and stain removal. It shows good compatibility with various non-ionic or anionic surfactants, and demonstrates remarkable thickening effects especially when paired with acidic anionic surfactants.
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Product Brief of Fatty Acid Diethanolamide (CDEA)

Fatty Acid Diethanolamide, commonly known as CDEA (CAS: 61791-31-9, EINECS: 263-163-9), has the molecular formula C₁₁H₂₃CON(CH₂CH₂OH)₂ and a molecular weight of 287.16. Its trade names include Ninel and 6501.
As a non-ionic surfactant derived from coconut oil amide and diethanolamine, it disperses in water and dissolves in common organic solvents. It boasts no cloud point, with excellent foaming, foam-stabilizing, thickening, wetting, and stain-removing properties, and resists hard water.
Widely used in liquid detergents, shampoos, metal cleaners, it also acts as an emulsifier, antistatic agent, and lubricant. Packaged in 200kg iron/plastic drums, it has a 2-year shelf life when stored in cool, dry conditions.


Product Advantage

  1. Excellent Compatibility & Thickening Effect: As a non-ionic surfactant, CDEA has no cloud point and shows strong compatibility with various non-ionic or anionic surfactants. Notably, when anionic surfactants are acidic, it delivers outstanding thickening performance, helping formulations maintain stable consistency, which is crucial for liquid product quality.

  2. Superior Surface Activity: It exhibits excellent foaming, foam-stabilizing, wetting, and stain-removing abilities. With good hard water resistance, it ensures effective cleaning even in hard water environments, avoiding performance degradation caused by calcium and magnesium ions, thus guaranteeing stable cleaning results.

  3. Outstanding Physical & Chemical Stability: CDEA disperses well in water and dissolves in common organic solvents. Its key technical indicators meet high standards: amine value ≤ 40, pH (10g/L, 10% ethanol solution) 9.0-10.5, color ≤ 400, active content ≥ 80.0%, and total solid content ≥ 99.0%, ensuring consistent product performance.

  4. Diversified Functional Properties: Beyond basic surface activity, it has multiple functions like anti-static, anti-fogging, anti-friction, and anti-rust. This multi-functionality reduces the need for adding multiple additives in formulations, lowering production costs and simplifying the production process for enterprises.

  5. Long Shelf Life & Stable Storage: Packaged in 200kg small-mouth iron or plastic barrels, CDEA has a 2-year shelf life under normal packaging and storage (cool, dry place, away from sunlight and rain). This long shelf life minimizes inventory waste and ensures product availability for long-term production needs.


Technical Specifications 

Technical Indicator
Specification Requirements
Appearance
Light yellow liquid
Amine Value
≤ 40
pH Value (10g/L, 10% ethanol solution)
9.0 - 10.5
Color
≤ 400
Active Substance Content
≥ 80.0%
Total Solid Content
≥ 99.0%
Solubility
Dispersible in water; soluble in common organic solvents
Functional Properties
Possesses good emulsifying, anti-static, anti-fogging, anti-friction, and anti-rust properties
It is packaged in 200kg small-mouth iron drums or plastic drums, with a 2-year shelf life when stored in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and rain.


Product Uses

  1. Daily Chemical Cleaning Products: It is widely used in various liquid detergents (such as laundry detergents) and shampoos. Its foaming, foam-stabilizing, and cleaning abilities enhance product cleaning efficiency, while its thickening effect improves product texture and user experience.

  2. Tableware & Metal Cleaning: In tableware detergents, it effectively removes oil stains; in metal cleaners, it acts as a cleaning aid and anti-rust agent, ensuring thorough cleaning of metal surfaces and preventing rusting after cleaning, protecting metal products.

  3. Textile & Printing Auxiliaries: As a textile processing auxiliary, it serves as a lubricant and anti-static agent, reducing friction between fibers during processing, preventing fiber damage, and eliminating static interference to ensure smooth textile production.

  4. Rubber & Polymer Industry: It functions as a rubber dispersant, promoting uniform dispersion of rubber components and improving rubber product quality. In polymer materials, it acts as an anti-static agent and anti-friction agent, enhancing the usability and durability of polymer products.

  5. Boiler Cleaning & Oil Additives: It is used as a rust-inhibiting dispersant in boiler cleaning, preventing boiler corrosion during cleaning. As an oil additive, it improves oil performance and stability, extending the service life of oil products.


Product Operate Guide

When using CDEA, first add it to formulations (e.g., detergents, shampoos) at an appropriate ratio based on specific product needs. Stir gently to ensure uniform dispersion—its good solubility in water and organics aids mixing. Avoid contact with strong acids/bases to maintain stability. After use, seal the 200kg iron/plastic drum tightly and store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight for long-term quality.


FAQ

    1. Q: How long is the shelf life of CDEA, and what storage conditions are required?

         A: Under normal packaging and storage (cool, dry place, away from sunlight and rain), CDEA has a 2-year shelf life from the packaging date. It should be stored in sealed 200kg iron or plastic drums.


    2. Q: Is CDEA compatible with other surfactants, and what are its advantages in compatibility?

         A: Yes, CDEA is highly compatible with various non-ionic or anionic surfactants. Especially when anionic surfactants are acidic, it shows excellent thickening effect, ensuring stable formulation performance.


    3. Q: What are the key technical indicators of CDEA, and what are their standard ranges?

         A: Key indicators include amine value (≤40), pH (9.0-10.5, 10g/L in 10% ethanol), color (≤400), active content (≥80.0%), and total solid content (≥99.0%), all meeting high-quality standards.


    4. Q: Can CDEA be used in hard water environments, and will its performance be affected?

         A: CDEA has good hard water resistance. It maintains effective foaming, cleaning, and stability even in hard water, without performance degradation caused by calcium and magnesium ions.


    5. Q: What packaging options are available for CDEA, and how to handle it after opening?
         A: CDEA is packaged in 200kg small-mouth iron or plastic barrels. After opening, seal the barrel tightly when not in use to prevent moisture or contamination and maintain product quality.

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