Libranol CDE
- CAS Number
- 68603-42-9
- INCI Name
- Cocamide DEA
- Chemical Name
- Cocamide DEA
Libranol CDE is a clear amber, viscous liquid consisting of Coco Diethanolamide. This nonionic surfactant is prized for its remarkable foam-boosting and stabilizing properties, along with its ability to modify viscosity. Libranol CDE is also utilized as a solubilizer for perfumes and essential oils, and it plays a significant co-active role with alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, and alkyl benzene sulphonates in the personal care and liquid detergents market.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
Applications
- Bath & Shower
- Fragrances & Perfumes
- Hair Care
- Laundry & Fabric Care
Product Families
- Emulsifiers Solubilizers & Dispersants
- Nonionic Surfactants
- Nonionic Surfactants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Libranol
- Synonyms
Cocamide diethanolamine, Coco diethanolamides, Coco diethanolamine, Coco fatty acid diethanolamides, Coconut DEA, Coconut diethanolamides, Coconut oil diethanolamides, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl) coco amides
- Functions
- Solubilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Markets
- HI&I Care
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Clear amber, viscous liquid (at 25°C)
- Shelf LIfe
- 2 years
- HII Features
- Excellent Viscosity Control.
- Foam Enhancement
- Foam Stability
- Technology
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Benefit Claims
- Foam Stability
- High Foaming
- Solubilizing
- Viscosity Boosting
- Packaging Type
- Bulk
- Drums
- Totes (IBC)
- Applications
Libranol CDE is a nonionic surfactant exhibiting excellent foam boosting/stabilizing effects and viscosity modifying characteristics.; Libranol CDE can also be used as a solubiliser for perfumes and essential oils. Due to the many benefits it imparts,; Libranol CDE finds use as a co-active ingredient with alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates and alkyl benzene sulphonates in the personal care and liquid detergents market.
- Packaging Information
Libranol CDE is available in 185kg drums, 1000kg IBCs and bulk road tanker.
- Home Care Applications
- Liquid Detergents
- Certifications and Compliance
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- ISO 9001
- REACH (Europe)
- RSPO Certified Sustainable Palm Oil
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Solubilizer
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Nonionic)
- Fragrances and Perfume Applications
- Fragrances & Perfumes
- Handling Conditions
At temperatures below 20°C Libranol CDE will cool to form a viscous gel and below 10°C the product may solidify. Gentle warming to 30 – 40°C will reconstitute the product to a clear liquid. Do not heat beyond this temperature range as damage to the product is possible.. Libranol CDE should be used within 2 years of original date of manufacture, provided that the product is stored in its original sealed containers, and in accordance with the temperature information provided.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
4 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | approx. 1 | — |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | approx. 1000 | cPs |
| Glycerol | max. 0.5 | % |
| Free Ester | max. 0.5 | % |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Amine (as Diethanolamine) | max. 5.0 | % | — |
| Activity | min. 90 | % | — |
| Water Content | max. 0.5 | % | Karl Fischer Titration |
