Cocamide DEA (DCSA) is a viscous liquid and is used as a foaming agent in bath products like shampoos and hand soaps, and in cosmetics as an emulsifying agent that helps keep the formulations stable and prevents the ingredients from separating. Further, it is a surfactant which means that it reduces the surface tension between different compounds. It is also widely used in the cleaning industry , as a cleansing agent whose main thing is being a very good team player next to other (anionic) cleaning agents and working as an excellent foam booster and viscosity builder. Sales Specification Appearance: Yellow transparent viscous liquid Active matter content %: 78 Min Free Oild Content %: 5 Max Amine Value (MG/KOH/G): 30 Max Color & Luster (5% A.M, HASEN): 500 Max pH Value (10G/L, 10% Ethanol AQ. Solution): 9.5 â?? 10.5 Water Content (%): 0.5 Max Glycerin Content %: 10 Max Packing 441 Lb drum, 4 drums per pallet. DOT Transport Information UN No.: 3082 Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substances, liquid, n.o.s. Hazard Class: 9 Packing Group: III