Synonym(s)
cocamide diethanolamide; Cocamides DEA (INCI-Kennzeichnung); Cocamides diethanolamines; coconut fatty acids diethanolamide
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Coconut diethanolamide is obtained from the various fatty acids of coconut oil . The main component of the mixture "coconut diethanolamide" is lauramide DEA.
The substance acts as an emulsifier and foaming agent in cosmetics and care products (shampoos).
Formerly also used as a cooling lubricant. Cocamide DEA has a predominantly irritant potential (occupational relevance for hand eczema). Contact allergic reactions are rarely described.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Aalto-Korte K et al (2014) Occupational allergic contact dermatitis caused by coconut fatty acids diethanolamide. Contact dermatitis 70:169-174
- Badaoui A et al (2015) An outbreak of contact allergy to cocamide diethanolamide? Contact Dermatitis 72:407-409.
- de Groot AC et al. (1987) Contact allergy to cocamide DEA and lauramide DEA in shampoos. Contact dermatitis 16:117-118
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer