1. Cocamide DEA / CDEA
2. Cocamide Diethanol Amide / CDEA
3. Cocamide Diethanolamine / CDEA
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CDEA is well suited as a foam stabilizer in all types of detergents. One of its most important applications is to increase the viscosity of liquid preparations based on ether sulphate. Its skin compatibility makes it an important constituent of shampoos and cosmetics. Even small quantities combat excessive degreasing of the skin and as a result all high quality shampoos and cosmetic preparations contain fatty acid diethanolamide.
The proportion of CDEA in cosmetic preparations varies between 1 and 6%. In liquid detergents the proportions can be as high as 10%. It is easily mixed - either without heating or slightly heated. It is not fully soluble, but is readily dispersible in water.

 Its applications are in liquid detergent, shampoo, dishware detergent, liquid soap, fibre modifier, wool cleanser and metal rinser, etc.