Ricinoleic diethanolamide

Ricinoleic diethanolamide (CAS 40716-42-5), also known as Ricinoleamide DEA, is a castor oil-derived fatty acid diethanolamide.

Where is Ricinoleic diethanolamide used?

• Personal care: thickens and stabilizes shampoos, liquid soaps and conditioning formulations while enhancing foam quality
• Textile and leather processing: softening agent
• Fiber treatment and finishing: lubricating agent
• Metalworking fluids and cutting oils: improves lubricity and helps stabilize emulsions under high-load conditions
• Industrial and household cleaners incorporate it to boost detergent viscosity and improve soil suspension in hard-surface and heavy-duty formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Cosmetic-grade material meeting purity requirements for personal care use
• Packaging: drums to IBC totes depending on volume requirements