ROKAmid KAD is a nonionic surfactant called INCI: Cocamide DEA. It is produced on the basis of natural vegetable oils. It has the form of a clear or slightly turbid liquid from light yellow to yellow. ROKAmid KAD belongs to the most widespread co-surfactants and has a number of very interesting application properties.
ROKAmid KAD is widely used in the production of cosmetics, where it primarily acts as a rheology modifier - a thickening agent that improves consistency, thanks to the creation of so-called mixed micelles. Combined with anionic surfactants, it improves and stabilizes the foam quality.
ROKAmid KAD is very effective in low concentration. It has cleansing properties - it removes impurities from the skin and hair and at the same time has a greasing effect. The washing process deprives the skin of, among others, fatty substances, therefore re-oiling substances are necessary, i.e. ROKAmid KAD, which rebuild the lipid barrier, thus protecting the skin from external factors and damage. As a thickening agent, it is also great in the detergent industry, both for home and professional use, as well as in car chemicals.
In addition, the product has emulsifying properties - it is a co-emulsifier supporting the emulsifier responsible for the emulsion production. Due to the synergy of reaction with anionic surfactants, ROKAmid KAD is added to concrete admixtures, particularly in difficult applications, where it improves the quality of aeration. This nonionic co-surfactant can be used successfully in industrial cleaning agents together with other non-ionic agents for degreasing, e.g. in the oil industry.
Due to its form and water dispersibility, ROKAmid KAD can act as a lubricant in the production of plastic parts based on polyethylene and polypropylene. Its anti-static nature allows applications in the production of plastics. In combination with metal salts, it forms an anti-static additive to polystyrene and impact-resistant polystyrene compounds. In addition, this product has been used in water-based, semi-synthetic and synthetic coolants for metalworking and in polishing agents.
The liquid form of ROKAmid KAD facilitates the handling of the product, i.e. storage, transport and dosing, as well as allows the creation of recipes without the need for heating. This is of particular importance when using the active ingredients of the formulation, sensitive to elevated temperatures.
Amides, C8-18 (even numbered) and C18-unsatd., N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl), Cocamide DEA, Coconut diethanolamide, Cocamide diethanolamine, Amides, C8-18 (even numbered) and C18-unsatd., N, N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
Manufacturer: PCC Exol SA
PCC EXOL SA is one of the most important manufacturers of surfactants and chemical formulations in Central and Eastern Europe. The company offers surfactants, specialist additives and chemical formulations for many branches of industry.
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