Product Name: Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Chemical Name: Cocamide diethanolamine
CAS Number: 68603-42-9
SYNONYMS: CDEA, Cocamide DEA
Recommended Use: Surfactant, foam booster, thickening agent in personal care and cleaning formulations
Supplier Information: Name, address, emergency phone number provided by manufacturer or distributor
GHS Classification: Skin irritation - Category 2; Eye irritation - Category 2A; Carcinogenicity - Category 2
Label Elements: Exclamation mark, Health hazard pictograms
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation; causes serious eye irritation; suspected of causing cancer (contains diethanolamine)
Precautionary Statements: Avoid contact with skin and eyes; wear appropriate protective equipment; use only outdoors or in well-ventilated area; wash hands thoroughly after handling
Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin absorption, eye contact
Cocamide DEA: 80% - 95% by weight
Impurities: Glycerol, residual fatty acids (variable), diethanolamine (below 1%)
Chemical Formula: RCON(CH2CH2OH)2, where R represents a fatty acid chain, mainly coconut oil derived
Other Components: Water (balance, up to 3%)
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, seek medical attention for breathing difficulty or persistent symptoms
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash exposed skin thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical advice if irritation persists
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present, continue rinsing, get immediate medical advice if irritation occurs
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek immediate medical attention, never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High pressure water streams that may spread the product
Fire Hazards: Decomposition produces irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and ammonia
Protective Equipment: Use self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective gear
Special Firefighting Instructions: Cool surrounding containers with water spray; avoid run-off entering drains
Personal Precautions: Use gloves, goggles, and protective clothing; ensure adequate ventilation
Environmental Precautions: Prevent run-off into sewers and waterways, contain spilled material
Methods for Containment and Cleanup: Absorb with inert material (sand, vermiculite), place in suitable container for proper disposal, wash spill area thoroughly
Clean-Up: Avoid generation of dust or mist, wash area with water after collection
Precautions for Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing; use with adequate ventilation
Safe Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place away from incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers and acids
Other Recommendations: Use proper personal protective equipment, do not reuse empty containers, avoid breathing vapors or mists
Exposure Limits: No specific workplace exposure limits for CDEA, but diethanolamine has ACGIH TLV of 3 ppm (skin)
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, eye wash stations, safety showers
Personal Protection: Nitrile gloves, chemical goggles or face shield, long-sleeve clothing, apron
Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator for mist or aerosol exposure
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling and before eating, remove contaminated clothing
Appearance: Pale yellow, viscous liquid or paste
Odor: Characteristic, faint ammonia-like
pH: 9-10 (1% in water)
Melting Point: 10-28°C
Boiling Point: Not determined
Specific Gravity: 0.99-1.01 (at 25°C)
Solubility: Soluble in water and alcohols
Flash Point: >150°C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Partition Coefficient: Log Kow >2.5
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids
Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, ammonia, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Hazardous Reactions: No hazardous polymerization under normal processing
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Effects: Eye and skin irritation, possible absorption through skin
Chronic Effects: Prolonged or repeated exposure may cause dermatitis, possible carcinogen from diethanolamine content
Oral Toxicity (LD50 in rats): >5,000 mg/kg
Carcinogenicity: IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic to humans), mainly due to diethanolamine content
Sensitization: Not reported in humans
Mutagenicity: No data available on finished product
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects; LC50 (fish, 96h) >1-10 mg/L
Persistence and Degradability: Readily biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation: Low potential due to biodegradability
Mobility in Soil: Mobile in water, may leach to groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Surfactant properties may harm aquatic organisms by disrupting surface tension
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national, and international regulations
Recommended Disposal: Chemical incineration or landfill if permitted, do not discharge to sewers or the environment
Contaminated Packaging: Triple rinse containers, send to approved waste handler
UN Number: Not regulated as a dangerous good under UN, IMO, IATA, ADR
Proper Shipping Name: Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as hazardous for transport
Packing Group: Not applicable
Special Precautions: Prevent spills, avoid stacking containers improperly
US OSHA Classification: Hazardous under 29 CFR 1910.1200
EU Classification (CLP): Skin Irritant Category 2, Eye Irritant Category 2, Carcinogenicity Category 2
TSCA Inventory: Listed
REACH Registration: Registered as substance under REACH for relevant uses
Other Regulatory Listings: Listed on Canadian DSL/NDSL, Australian AICS, Japanese ENCS
SARA Title III: Not a listed Extremely Hazardous Substance
California Proposition 65: Contains chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer (Cocamide DEA)
