Description

Amides, Tallow, N,n-Bis(Hydroxyethyl) CAS NO 68140-08-9 is a nonionic surfactant derived from tallow fatty acids, characterized by its dual hydroxyl functionality. This compound is valued for its excellent emulsifying, lubricating, and foam-stabilizing properties, making it a versatile intermediate and additive. It is primarily needed by manufacturers in the personal care, textile processing, metalworking fluids, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, biodegradable surface-active agents.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Acts as a gentle emulsifier, thickener, and opacifier in creams, lotions, and hair conditioners.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used as a softener, lubricant, and anti-static agent in fiber processing and finishing.
• Metalworking Fluids: Serves as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricity enhancer in soluble oils and coolants.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Functions as a surfactant and foam booster in heavy-duty degreasers and detergent formulations.
• Leather Processing: Employed as a fatliquoring agent to soften and lubricate leather fibers.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Used as a component in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spreading and adhesion.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amides, Tallow, N,n-Bis(Hydroxyethyl)
CAS No.	68140-08-9
Molecular Formula	Typically C22H45NO3 (representative for C18 chain)
Molecular Weight	~371.6 g/mol (representative)
Synonyms	N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)tallow amide; Diethanolamine tallow fatty acid amide; Tallow diethanolamide; Tallow DEA; Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) tallow amine; Ethanol, 2,2'-[(1-oxotallow alkyl)imino]bis-; Tallow fatty acid diethanolamide; ATDEA
EINECS	268-771-1

Quality Control

Our Amides, Tallow, N,n-Bis(Hydroxyethyl) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous testing to ensure consistency and meets relevant industry specifications. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as amine value, hydroxyl value, and color are available upon request to support your quality assurance protocols.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under these conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Off-white to pale yellow waxy solid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Amide Content)	Min. 90%
Amine Value	Contact for details
Hydroxyl Value	Contact for details
Color (Gardner)	Max. 6
Moisture (Karl Fischer)	Max. 1.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.