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CQ Cocoamidopropyl Betaine

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine [CAPB] is a surfactant widely used in the personal-care and cosmetic industry. It is an organic substance derived from coconut oil.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

CAS Number: 61789-40-0

Functions: Anti-Static Agent, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Viscosity Modifier

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Irritation Reduction, Skin Conditioning, Smooth Feel, Static Reduction, Viscosity Boosting

Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

HII Features

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Baby Care Applications
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Applications

Coco amidoproply betaine [CAPB] is widely used in:

  • Detergents
  • Mild children shampoo
  • Bubble bath
  • Conditioners
  • Body wash / Shower gel
  • Foaming and cleansing surfactant in hair-care products
  • Anti-static agent and viscosity modifier for hair-care products

Properties

Odor
Mild aromatic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Color, VCS (NON)max. 3.0
Solids Content34 - 37%
pH (in 10% solution)6.0 - 7.5
Active Mattermin. 30.0%
Sodium Chloridemax. 6.0%
Typical Properties
  • Coco amidoproply betaine [CAPB] reduces the skin irritation sometimes attributed to the primary surfactants, enhances the conditioning properties of hair products and produces a smooth skin feel.
  • This product enhances the effectiveness of primary surfactants like Lauryl Sulfate and Lauryl Ether Sulfate.
  • Formulations with CAPB produce more foam and thus clean even better than formulations without it.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

210 kg HMHDPE barrels.