Chelamid DK is a non-ionic surfactant based on coconut fatty acids and diethanolamine. It performs multiple roles in formulations due to its thickening, emulsifying, foam-boosting, foam-stabilising, wetting, cleansing, degreasing, and conditioning properties. It is particularly effective as a viscosity modifier and foam enhancer in cosmetic and detergent applications.
It is soluble in organic solvents, forms milky dispersions in water, and is compatible with anionic, cationic, and non-ionic surfactants.