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Galaxy™ CAPSB is a versatile liquid cosmetic ingredient which is derived from vegetal sources, it offers exceptional functionality across various applications. In the realm of hair care, Galaxy™ CAPSB is ideal for shampoos and rinses, providing high foaming, compatibility over a wide pH range, foam enhancement, and viscosity modification. It's also suitable for bath and shower products, including body washes, shower gels, liquid soaps, and bubble baths.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

CAS Number: 68139-30-0

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Dispersant, Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Ingredient Origin: Natural Origin, Plant Origin, Vegetable Origin

Labeling Claims: Naturally Derived

Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., inner salts

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims
Product Attributes

Galaxy CAPSB is a high foaming amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It is an excellent foaming agent over a broad pH range. In addition to foam boosting, it also helps in building viscosity of anionic based formulations. It has irritation mollifying effect in anionic based formulations.

Applications & Uses

Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Use Level
1 - 15 %
Product Applications
  • Galaxy CAPSB is most widely used in Personal Care and Home Care products as a foaming and cleansing agent, e.g.:
    • In hair care products viz. shampoos
    • In bath and body-care products like bubble baths , body washes, face washes, shower gels and baby care products
  • Galaxy CAPSB also finds varied applications in other industries, e.g.:
    • In all purpose heavy duty industrial cleaners and metal cleaners
    • In paint strippers
    • As lime soap dispersing agent
    • In biocide formulations
  • Use concentrations: 1 - 15 %

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid
Odor
Characteristic
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 3Gardner
pH (5 % aqueous solution)6.5 - 8.0
Active Mattermin. 40% by mass
Chloride (as NaCI)max. 6.5% by mass
Solids Content (at 105°C, 2 hrs)49 - 51% by mass
Viscosity (at 28°C)max. 150cpsBrookfield LVT

Safety & Health

Safety Information

Spill 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, seek adequate and timely medical attention.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Galaxy CAPSB is available in HMHDPE carboys of 235 liters net wt. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 18.8 MT can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is available in 210 liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 80 carboys i.e. 16 MT (200 kg per carboy) can be shipped palletized or non - palletized in 20 ft. full container load. It is also available in 50 liters HMHDPE carboys. Total of 360 palletized carboys i.e. 18 MT or 364 non - palletized carboys i.e. 18.2 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load. It can be supplied in IBC of 1MT capacity. Total of 18 IBC i.e. 18 MT can be shipped in 20 ft. full container load.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
1 Year
Storage & Handling Information
  • Store the material in a clean, dry place at 15 - 35°C away from direct heat and sunlight.
  • Keep the container tightly closed. In the original sealed condition, when stored as suggested, the shelf life of the product is at least one year.
  • Slight drop in pH is possible during shelf life of product, but it is within the specification.
  • Once the carboy is opened, ensure airtight closure after usage and use the product within a week.
  • During storage, do not stack carboys (palletized) one above the other.
  • During storage, stacking of IBC should be maximum 1+1.