Product name : Coconut Diethanolamide

CAS # : 61790-63-4

Description :

The results from your patch testing showed a positive reaction (contact allergy) to Coconut Diethanolamide. Your immune system reacts with its defense mechanisms with each exposure of Coconut Diethanolamide to your skin. It is unknown why certain individuals develop allergic sensitivities. In some it may take repeat exposures over long periods of time before an allergy develops. Once you have become sensitized (allergic) your immune system always "remembers" and you will be Coconut Diethanolamide sensitive. If you currently have eczema this chemical may be the cause but other factors may play a role as well. The information below will help you avoid this allergen.

Uses :

This chemical is widely used as surfactant agent which helps stabilize the foam in hand gels, hand washing liquids, shampoos and dishwashing liquid. This chemical is derived from whole coconut and is a non- ionic surfactant. A surfactants, when added to liquids, reduces surface tension which increases its spreading and wetting ability.

Application :

All purpose cleaners,Barrier Creams,Bath products,Cooling fluids,Cosmetics,Dish washing detergents,Disinfectants,Hand Soaps ,Hand washing Liquids,Hydraulic mining oil,Industrial cleaners,Laundry detergents,Metalworking Fluids,Sanitizers,Shampoos

Hints on avoiding:

It may take 2 to 3 weeks of avoiding exposure before improvement of your eruptions begins.