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Libranol CDG is a liquid product composed of coco diethanolamide and glycerol. It serves as a versatile ingredient with various functions in personal care and household products. Libranol CDG functions as foaming agents, viscosity modifiers, and stabilizers for rinse-off hair and body products. Additionally, it serves as detergents, foaming agents, emulsifiers, hydrotropes, low foamers, and antifoams in a wide range of applications. It is also effective as an anti-corrosive, lubricant aid, emulsifier, low foamer, and dispersant.

INCI Name: Cocamide DEA

Chemical Name: Cocodiethanolamide (CDE)

Functions: Solubilizer, Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

CAS Number: 68155-07-7

Chemical Family: Alkanolamides, Polyols, Triols

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
INCI Name
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
Industrial Additives Functions

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Fragrances & Perfume Applications
Home Care Applications
Industrial Additives End Use
Product Applications
  • Libranol CDG is a nonionic surfactant which is compatible with most surfactant types. It finds applications within Personal Care, Household and Industrial and Institutional cleaning products due to its foam boosting/stabilizing and viscosity modifying effects and when used with ether sulfates and other anionic surfactants in liquid formulations.
  • Libranol CDG is an excellent solubilising agent for perfumes and essential oils.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear amber, viscous liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1
Viscosity (at 25°C)400cPs
Glycerolapprox. 9%
Activity as Diethanolamidemin. 81%
pH (5% in deionised water)8.0 - 11.0
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Free Amine (as Diethanolamine)max. 5.0%
Free Estermax. 5.0%
Water Contentmax.1.0%

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Libranol CDG is available in 200kg drums, 1000kg IBCs and bulk road tanker.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Shelf Life Conditions
  • At temperatures below 20°C Libranol CDG will begin to form a viscous gel and below 10°C the product will start to solidify. Gentle warming to 30 – 40°C and mixing will reconstitute the product to a clear liquid. Do not heat above 40°C as it is possible damage to the product.
  • Libranol CDG 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.