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Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB

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Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB is a versatile amphoteric surfactant suitable for a wide range of applications in personal and home care, as well as institutional and industrial cleaning. Its formulation ensures effective surface care, whether in household detergents or industrial cleaning solutions. With excellent foaming properties and foam stability, it enhances the cleansing experience in body washes, liquid soaps, and shower gels. Additionally, its high biodegradability and RSPO massbalance certification underscore its commitment to sustainability. This liquid surfactant, characterized by its stable foam and superior electrolyte and alkali tolerance, is an ideal choice for formulations requiring high performance and environmental responsibility.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Chemical Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

CAS Number: 61789-40-0

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable

Certifications & Compliance: RSPO MassBalance Certified

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

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Identification & Functionality

Carrier
Chemical Family
Cleaning Ingredients Functions
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Features
  • Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB is an amphoteric surfactant, zwitterionic in nature.
  • It has excellent foaming capability and the foam formed is fine and stable.
  • It is biodegradable

Applications & Uses

AP/Deo Applications
Home Care Applications
I&I Cleaning Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
3 - 20 %
Applications
  • Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB is widely used in Personal Care and Home Care products such as:
  • In hair care products viz. shampoos, conditioners, etc. where Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB also provides conditioning property to the formulation.
  • It reduces static charge build- up on hair, prevents hair from “fly-away” effect and imparts good styling characteristics to hair In bath and body-care products like liquid soaps, body wash, shower gels, bubble baths and baby-care products
  • In deodorant compositions, after shave lotions
  • In detergents Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB is recommended for usage due to its excellent wash and soil suspending power and good tolerance towards high level of detergent builders, electrolytes, alkalis and acids In combination with Fatty Alcohol Sulfates / Fatty Alcohol Ether Sulfates, it shows synergistic properties, building up the viscosity of the formulation

Properties

Physical Form
Solubility
Appearance
Colorless to pale yellow clear low viscous liquid
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 2.5Lovibond (1" cell, on Y+5R)
pH (5% aqueous solution)4 - 6
Active Matter (mol.wt. 360)29 - 31% by mass
Free Amido Amine Contentmax. 0.5% by mass
Free Fatty Acidmax. 0.5% by mass
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 6.0% by mass
Water Content62 - 64% by mass
Solids Content (at 105°C)min. 36.0% by mass
Specific Gravity (at 20°C)1.045 - 1.065
Total Viable Count10.0cfu/ml
Mold Count10.0cfu/ml
Yeast Count10.0cfu/ml

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

Safety & Health

Safety Information
  • Spills should be contained / collected and disposed off as per the regulations.
  • Avoid ingestion, contact with eyes and prolonged contact with skin and clothing.
  • In case of contact with eyes and skin, seek adequate and timely medical attention.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information
  • Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB is available in HMHDPE carboys of 235 kg net wt.
  • Total of 80 carboys i.e. 18.8 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in a 20 ft. full container load.
  • It can be supplied in IBC of 1 MT capacity.
  • Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in a 20 ft. full container load. 23 MT of Galaxy™ CAPB SB-MB can also be supplied in flexi bags (24 MT) and 23 MT can be supplied in ISO tank (24MT).
  • In India, it can be supplied in jacketed SS tankers (20 MT)

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling Conditions
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place preferably at 20-40°C, away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested the shelf life of the product is two years.
  • Keep the container tightly closed. Once the HMHDPE carboy / IBC is opened, ensure airtight closure after usage and use the product within a week.
  • When taken in ISO container / tanker / flexi bag, it is recommended that material be consumed within one month’s time, after unloading in storage tank.
  • Product may solidify, if stored at < - 5°C for longer time.
  • If solidifies, it is recommended to heat the jacketed ISO containers / tankers with hot water (55 - 60°C) or low steam pressure (< 1 kg / cm⊃2 ) to bring the temperature 30 - 40°C.
  • In case of flexi bags, heat the flexi bags with heating pads for 4 - 8 hours with a steam of pressure 1-2 kg / cm⊃2 .
  • If the product freezes in IBC / HMHDPE carboys, then keep the same in hot room of 50°C (avoid direct heating). pH will not drop if stored as per prescribed.
  • During storage, stacking of carboys (palletized / non-palletized) should be single and for IBC, stacking should be 1+1