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Foamine B is a cationic specialty surfactant derived from behenic acid. It imparts lubricity to hair and when neutralized, enhances the substantivity of hair and skin formulations.

INCI Name: Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Ingredient Origin: Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora

Synonyms: Amidet APA 22, Behenamidopropyldimethylamine, Behenic acid dimethylaminopropylamide, Beheniramidopropyl dimethylamine, Catinal BMPA, Farmin DM 220A, Lexamine B 13, N′,N′-Dimethyl-N-docosanoyl-1,3-diaminopropane, Nikkol Amidoamine MPB, Tego Amid 22

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Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Origin
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
CAS No.
60270-33-9
EC No.
262-134-8

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims

Applications & Uses

Recommended Uses & Known Applications

It is a cationic derived from behenic acid, imparts lubricity to hair,  when neutralized it enhances substantivity to hair and skin.

Properties

Appearance
Tan Hard Wax
Odor
Ammoniacal
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Uncondensed (“Free”) Behenic Acid (Av. Mol. Wt. 310)max. 2.0%
Acid Valuemax. 4mg KOH/g
Activity100.0%
Alkali Value135 – 145mg KOH/g
Flash Point (COC)160.0°C
Ionic NatureCationic
Melting Point70 – 80°C
Molecular Weight394.0