Palm kernel diethanolamide

Palm kernel diethanolamide (CAS 73807-15-5) is a fatty acid alkanolamide derived from palm kernel oil. Also marketed as Aminon PK 02S and Amisol KD 3.

Where is Palm kernel diethanolamide used?

• Personal care: foam booster, viscosity builder and emulsifier in shampoos, body washes and liquid soaps
• Industrial and household cleaning: detergency booster and grease dispersant in alkaline formulations
• Textile processing: emulsifier and softening aid in fiber treatment baths
• Leather processing: fat liquoring emulsification and uniformity of surface treatments
• It thickens surfactant systems and enhances foam stability, reducing the need for additional rheology modifiers.

Commercial specifications

• Meets high purity requirements for professional formulations
• Bulk drums and IBC containers