TEA-cocoate

TEA-cocoate (CAS 61790-64-5) is the triethanolamine salt of coconut fatty acids; an anionic surfactant and emulsifier.

Where is TEA-cocoate used?

• Personal care: primary emulsifying and cleansing agent in liquid soaps, shampoos and shaving creams
• Home care and industrial cleaning: degreasing hard surfaces and alkaline cleaners
• Textile processing: wetting and scouring agent for fiber penetration in pre-treatment and dyeing
• Leather finishing: emulsification of fatliquoring agents and coating adhesion
• It builds lather and stabilizes oil-in-water systems.

Good to know: Also referenced commercially as coconut oil acids triethanolamine salt. Cosmetic-grade material meets purity requirements for rinse-off and leave-on formulations.

Commercial specifications

• Concentration around 40–99% active content
• Bulk supply in drums and IBC containers