Description

Amides, C8-18, N,n-Bis(Hydroxyethyl) is a versatile nonionic surfactant belonging to the class of fatty acid alkanolamides. This compound is valued for its excellent thickening, foam boosting, and stabilizing properties in aqueous systems. It is a critical performance additive for formulators in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to enhance product viscosity and efficacy.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Used as a thickener, foam stabilizer, and opacifier in shampoos, liquid soaps, shower gels, and bubble baths.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a viscosity builder and foam booster in dishwashing liquids, hard surface cleaners, and laundry detergents.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Serves as a softener, lubricant, and anti-static agent in fiber treatments and finishing operations.
• Metalworking Fluids: Functions as a corrosion inhibitor and lubricity enhancer in synthetic and semi-synthetic coolants.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Employed as a surfactant and emulsifier in pesticide and herbicide formulations to improve spreading and adhesion.
• Paint & Coatings: Used as a dispersing agent and flow control additive to improve pigment wetting and application properties.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amides, C8-18, N,n-Bis(Hydroxyethyl)
CAS No.	69278-65-5
Molecular Formula	Typically C12-22H25-45NO3 (Varies with fatty acid chain length)
Molecular Weight	~275-400 g/mol (Average)
Synonyms	Coconut Diethanolamide (CDEA); Lauramide DEA; Cocamide DEA; Fatty Acid Diethanolamide; N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) C8-18 Fatty Acid Amide; Alkanolamide 776; Ninol; Comperlan; Amide DEA
EINECS	273-982-6

Quality Control

Our Amides, C8-18, N,n-Bis(Hydroxyethyl) is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure consistent performance characteristics such as amine value, pH, and color. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters 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	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 92%
Amine Value	Contact for details
pH (1% Solution)	9.0 - 11.0
Color (Gardner)	Max. 8
Water Content	Max. 0.5%

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