Cocamine ethoxylated

Cocamine ethoxylated (CAS 61791-14-8) is a nonionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty amines reacted with ethylene oxide. Also marketed as Witcamine 305, Witcamine 302, and Varonic K 215LC.

Where is Cocamine ethoxylated used?

• Personal care: conditioning and emulsifying in hair rinses and cream formulations
• Antistatic treatments: uniform deposition
• Industrial and institutional cleaners: degreasing and soil dispersion in hard surface and metal cleaning concentrates
• Textile processing: wetting and scouring agent for fiber penetration during dyeing and finishing
• Paper and leather manufacturing: surface modification and uniform coating adhesion
• It functions as an emulsifier, wetting agent, and dispersant.

Good to know: Grades vary by mole of ethylene oxide addition, typically 2 to 15 EO units; the mole count determines HLB value and application fit.

Commercial specifications

• Grades: 2 to 15 EO units
• Technical grade: specifications confirmed against active content and pH