Cocamide DEA (CDE / CDEA) Supplier in Malaysia
- Also known as
- Coconut Diethanolamide
- CDEA
- CDE
Cocamide DEA supplier for personal-care, detergent and industrial formulators in Malaysia. Also called coconut diethanolamide, CDEA and CDE, this non-ionic fatty-acid diethanolamide is selected for foam boosting, viscosity building, wetting and emulsification in aqueous surfactant systems.
Commercial coverage on this page includes coconut-derived cocamide DEA (CDE / CDEA) and palm-kernel-derived PKDE, also known as palm kernelamide DEA or palm kernel diethanolamide. These are related feedstock types within the same surfactant family, not compositionally identical materials, so the required type should be stated clearly.
Personal-care makers use cocamide DEA in shampoo, body wash and liquid soap. Cleaning product formulators specify it or PKDE in liquid detergents and dishwashing liquids for foam stabilisation and thickening, while manufacturing and oleochemical users select the grade that matches their intermediate system.
Send the required feedstock type, grade or active matter, application, quantity and delivery location with your enquiry. Availability, packing, documentation and delivery timing are confirmed with the quotation.
- Grade
- coconut-derived, palm-kernel-derived
- Appearance
- clear to amber viscous liquid according to grade
Cocamide DEA grades and forms
We supply several forms to suit different formulating and dosing setups. If you need a size that is not listed, ask us.
| Grade | Form | Assay | Typical use | Packing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocamide DEA (coconut-derived CDE / CDEA) | viscous liquid, coconut fatty-acid diethanolamide | active matter confirmed against the required grade | Foam boosting, viscosity building and emulsification in shampoo, body wash, liquid soap and other rinse-off personal-care or detergent systems that specify coconut-derived cocamide DEA. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
| PKDE (palm kernelamide DEA / palm kernel diethanolamide) | viscous liquid, palm-kernel fatty-acid diethanolamide | active matter confirmed against the required grade | Foam stabilisation, thickening and wetting in liquid detergents, dishwashing liquids and personal-care cleansers where a palm-kernel-derived diethanolamide type is preferred or specified. | Confirm the required pack format with the quotation. |
How to buy cocamide DEA from ChemTrade
Request a quote for cocamide DEA
Use the form below to request a quotation. You can also email sales@chemtrademalaysia.com or send us a message on WhatsApp.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Method |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | clear to amber viscous liquid according to grade | — |
| Ionic character | non-ionic | — |
| Chemical type | fatty-acid diethanolamide surfactant; coconut-derived cocamide DEA or palm-kernel-derived PKDE according to grade | — |
| Active matter | confirmed against the required grade and specification | — |
| Solubility | dispersible in water and compatible with many aqueous surfactant systems | — |
Cocamide DEA applications
Safety and handling
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place and protect from contamination. Follow the safety information for the quoted grade. Supply is subject to applicable requirements.
Common questions about cocamide DEA
What is cocamide DEA, and how do CDE and CDEA relate to it?
Cocamide DEA is a coconut fatty-acid diethanolamide non-ionic surfactant used mainly as a foam booster and viscosity builder. CDE and CDEA are common trade abbreviations for the coconut-derived type. State the feedstock type and grade on the enquiry, because commercial offers are not all identical.
How does PKDE differ from cocamide DEA?
PKDE, also called palm kernelamide DEA or palm kernel diethanolamide, is the palm-kernel fatty-acid type within the same alkanolamide surfactant family. It shares foam-boosting and thickening roles with coconut-derived cocamide DEA, but the fatty-acid feedstock is different, so the two should be ordered as distinct types rather than treated as one interchangeable alias.
Is cocamide DEA the same as free DEA, CAPB or betaine?
No. Cocamide DEA is a fatty-acid diethanolamide surfactant, not free diethanolamine. It is also not cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), coco betaine or other betaine amphoterics. Order against the exact name on the formulation sheet so the correct surfactant class is quoted.
Which applications commonly use cocamide DEA or PKDE?
Both types are used for foam boosting, viscosity building, wetting and emulsification in shampoo, body wash, liquid detergent, dishwashing liquid and related aqueous cleaners. Describe the finished product and performance target so the suitable type and grade can be matched.
What specifications should a buyer provide?
State coconut-derived or palm-kernel-derived type, target active matter, physical form, colour or appearance limits if critical, and the intended application. If a current raw-material sheet exists, include those limits so the quoted grade can be matched more closely.
What details are needed for a cocamide DEA price enquiry?
Provide the feedstock type or grade, application, quantity and delivery location. Mention preferred packing and any product documents required so the quotation can cover the full requirement.