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Schercodine™ S (Flaked) amido-amine

Schercodine™ S (Flaked) amido-amine is a cationic surfactant. It is an effective conditioner in hair and skin care products. It is a flaked, solid tertiary amine. It is used in pH 3.4–4.4 formulations as a quaternary ammonium salt as a conditioner. It is used to replace quaternary cationic surfactants in rinse-off conditioners. It provides excellent wet combing and wet sensory common protonating acids are lactic, aspartic, citric, and glutamic acids.

Brand: Schercodine™ (2 products)

INCI Name: Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Functions: Cleansing Agent, Conditioner, Emulsifier, Sensory Additive, Softener, Surfactant, Surfactant (Cationic)

Labeling Claims: Clean at Sephora, Credo Clean Standard, Naturally Derived, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Cleansing, Conditioning, Emulsifying, Good Wet Combing, Sensory Enhancement, Softening

Synonyms: N -(3-Stearoylaminopropyl)- N,N -dimethylamine, N -[3-(Dimethylamino)-1-propyl]octadecanamide, N -[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]octadecanamide, N -[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]stearamide, N ′, N ′-Dimethyl- N -octadecanoyl-1,3-diaminopropane, N,N -Dimethyl- N ′-stearoyl-1,3-propanediamine, N,N -Dimethyl-3-(octadecanoylamino)propylamine, NSC 86167, Octadecanamide, N -[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-, Stearic Acid 3-(dimethylaminopropyl)amide, Stearic Acid Dimethylaminopropylamide, Stearylamidopropyldimethylamine

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

INCI Name: Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Cleansing Agent,
Conditioner,
Emulsifier,
Sensory Additive,
Softener,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Cationic)
CAS No.: 7651-02-7
EC No.: 231-609-1
Technologies: Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Sensory Modifiers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Cationic Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Good Wet Combing,

Sensory Enhancement,

Labeling Claims

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Naturally Derived,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Key Attributes

Cationic surfactant at pH 3.4-4.4
Conditioning agent
Emulsifier
Improves wet combing
Improves wet sensory
Lowers hair dry friction
Softener

Applications & Uses

Markets: Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Color Cosmetics,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
Application Format: Creams,
Leave On,
Masks,
Rinse Off,
Spray
Hair Care Applications: Hair Conditioner,
Hair Creams,
Hair Masks,
Hair Mist,
Hair Treatment & Repair,
Shampoos & Rinses

Properties

Physical Form

Appearance

White to light yellow

Odor

Slight

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Random Coil Index	min. 0.50	-	-
Dimethylaminopropylamine	max. 0.1	-	ACM-26 + CALC
Acid Value	max. 4	mgKOH/g	ASTM D 1980
Melting Point	65 - 70	°C	ASTM D 5440
Infrared Evaluation	Pass	-	C-013
Alkali Value (Perchlorate)	148 - 158	mg/g	ASTM D 2896

Storage & Handling

Storage: Store in a dry, well-ventilated place. Keep containers closed when not in use. Consult the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for additional pertinent information.

Recommended retest period is 730 days from the date of manufacture.