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Essential Esters and Formulation Complements

Schercomid™ Alkanolamides

Schercomid™ alkanolamides are commonly used as humectants, conditioners, emulsifiers, wetting agents, thickeners, foam stabilizers and more. They are used in cosmetic, toiletry, household and industrial applications.

Monoalkanolamides

Brand Name
INCI Name
CAS Number
EINECS Number
Appearance Fatty Acid Source Acid Value, mgKOH/gram (max.) Alkali Value, mgKOH/gram (max.) Amide, % (min.) Suggested Application
Schercomid™ AME-70 Monoalkanolamide
Acetamide MEA
142-26-7
205-530-8
Clear Liquid Acetic 10 15 70 Humectant, skin and hair conditioner intermediate, coupling and wetting agent, pigment dispersant and solubilizer.
Schercomid™ AME-75 Monoalkanolamide
Acetamide MEA
142-26-7
205-530-8
Clear, Pale Yellow Liquid Acetic 10 15 73 Humectant, skin and hair conditioner intermediate, coupling and wetting agent, pigment dispersant and solubilizer.
Schercomid™ AME-100 Monoalkanolamide
Acetamide MEA
142-26-7
205-530-8
Clear Liquid Acetic 10 15 95 Humectant, skin and hair conditioner intermediate, coupling and wetting agent, pigment dispersant and solubilizer.
Schercomid™ LME-75 Monoalkanolamide
Lactamide MEA
5422-34-4
226-546-1
Clear Yellow Viscous Liquid Lactic 35 35 74  
Schercomid™ LME-100 Monoalkanolamide
Lactamide MEA
5422-34-4
226-546-1
Clear Yellow Viscous
Liquid
Lactic 35 35 100  
Schercomid™ OMI Monoalkanolamide
Oleamide MIPA
111-05-7
203-828-2
Amber viscous
Liquid to Soft
Solid
Oleic 15 20 85 Detergent, emulsifier, conditioner and W/O emulsifier for mineral oil, isopropyl palmitate, isopropyl myristate, butyl stearate.

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Fatty Acid Diethanolamides*

Brand Name
INCI Name
CAS Name
EINECS Number
Appearance Fatty Acid Source Acid Value, mgKOH/gram (max.) Alkali Value, mgKOH/gram (max.) Amide, % (min.) Suggested Application
Schercomid™ SCE Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Cocamide DEA
68603-42-9
271-657-0
Clear Light Amber Viscous Liquid Coconut 2 40 87 Detergent, low-irritating thickener and foam stabilizer for cosmetic preparations and household cleaners.
Schercomid™ SCO-Extra Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Cocamide DEA
68603-42-9
271-657-0
Amber Liquid Coconut Oil 2 40 80 Emulsifier, foam stabilizer, wetting agent for household and industrial detergents.
Schercomid™ SLE Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Linoleamide DEA
56863-02-6
260-410-2
Clear Amber Viscous Liquid Linoleic 5 26 87 Good W/O emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer for O/W emulsions. Outstanding thickener.
Schercomid™ SL-Extra Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Lauramide DEA
120-40-1
204-393-1
Waxy Solid Lauric 1 20-40 87 Good thickener, foam stabilizer wetting agent and detergent used in shampoos, lotions, liquid dishwashing compounds.
Schercomid™ SLL - Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Soyamide DEA
68425-47-8
270-355-6
Clear Amber Liquid Soya Oil 2 40 82 Good W/O emulsifier and emulsion stabilizer for O/W emulsions. Outstanding thickener.
Schercomid™ SLM-S Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Lauramide DEA
120-40-1
204-393-1
Waxy Solid Lauric-Myristic 1 40 87 Very good thickener, foam stabilizer, wetting agent and detergent used in cosmetic and toiletry products.
Schercomid™ SO-A Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Oleamide DEA
93-83-4
202-281-7
Clear Amber Viscous Liquid Oleic 12 60 85 W/O emulsifier, lubricant and conditioner.
Schercomid™ SO-T Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Tallamide DEA
68155-20-4
268-949-5
Clear Dark Amber Viscous Liquid Tall Oil 15 60 85 W/O emulsifier.

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Fatty Acid Diethanolamides*

Brand Name
INCI Name
CAS Name
EINECS Number
Appearance Fatty Acid Source Acid Value, mgKOH/gram (max.) Alkali Value, mgKOH/gram (max.) Amide, % (min.) Suggested Application
Schercomid™ 1214 Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Lauramide DEA (and) Diethanolamine
120-40-1 and 111-42-2
204-393-1 and 203-868-0
Clear Yellow Liquid Lauric-Myristic 16 170 60 Good thickener, foam stabilizer, wetting agent and detergent used in shampos, lotions, liquid dishwashing compounds.
Schercomid™ CDO-Extra Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Cocamide DEA (and) Diethanolamine
68603-42-9 and 111-42-2
271-657-0 and 203-868-0
Clear Light Amber Liquid Coconut Oil 5 140 65 Good wetting agent and detergent for use in combination with other surfactants for dishwashing detergents and floor cleaners.
Schercomid™ ODA Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Oleamide DEA (and) Diethanolamine
93-83-4 and 111-42-2
202-281-7 and 203-868-0
Amber Colored Liquid Oleic 16 140 60 W/O emulsifier, thickener, conditioner. Effective for gel type pine cleaners. Corrosion inhibitor.

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