Valens™ AM-400
Gray Beard Solutions · Valens™
Valens™ AM-400 is a high-performance, 100% active, coconut-derived diisopropanolamide surfactant that provides excellent foam stabilization, viscosity enhancement, and solubilizing properties. It is a biodegradable and eco-friendly alternative to DEA-based surfactants, making it suitable for use in personal care formulations, including shampoos, hand soaps, and bubble baths. Valens AM-400 is particularly valued for its mildness and compatibility with a wide range of cleansing products.
- 100% active
- Biodegradable
- Mild surfactant
- DEA-free
- Compatible with fragrances
- Globally compliant
Specifications
Identifiers
- Chemical name
- Amides, Coco, N,N-bis(2-Hydroxypropyl); 2-Propanol, 1,1'-Iminobis-; 1,2,3-Propanetriol
- CAS number(s)
- 149497-02-9, 110-97-4, 56-81-5
- EC number
- N/A; 203-820-9; 200-289-5
- INCI name
- Cocamide DIPA
- Synonyms
- Coco DIPA Surfactant
Technical specifications
Properties
| Property | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Physical State | Clear light amber solution | - |
| Odor | Mild | - |
| pH | 9 - 11 (1% aqueous solution) | - |
| Boiling Point | > 100 | °C |
| Flash Point | Does not flash (< 93.3 °C, Seta closed cup) | °C |
| Density | 0.99 (at 25 °C) | g/ml |
| Solubility in Water | Dispersible in water | - |
| Viscosity | Slightly viscous | - |
Specifications
| Test Condition | Specification | Value | Unit | Test Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | Appearance | Viscous amber liquid | - | - |
| - | Odor | Mild | - | - |
| - | Ionic character | Nonionic | - | - |
| - | Water Solubility | Dispersible | - | - |
| - | Activity | 100 | % | - |
| - | Free amine | 8 (Max.) | % | - |
| at 1% aqueous solution | pH | 9.5 ± 1.0 | - | - |
| at 25 °C | Density | 0.99 ± 0.05 | g/ml | - |
| - | Flash Point | > 93.3 | °C | - |
| - | Storage | Freeze/thaw stable | - | - |
| - | Shelf Life | 2 | Years | - |
- Industries
- CareHI&IPersonal Care
- Product groups
- Nonionic SurfactantsAmides
- Applications
- Cleaning productsBeauty products
- Functions
- Foaming AgentStabilizerSolubilizing agentViscosity controllerSurfactantLubricant
- Market segments
- Household cleaning productsIndustrial cleaning productsSkin care products
Documents
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Technical Data Sheet (TDS)
Specifications & performance data
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Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Safety information & handling