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Schercodine™ S (Flaked) amido-amine

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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.

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

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
7651-02-7
EC No.
231-609-1

Features & Benefits

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

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
White to light yellow
Odor
Slight
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Random Coil Indexmin. 0.50
Dimethylaminopropylaminemax. 0.1ACM-26 + CALC
Acid Valuemax. 4mgKOH/gASTM D 1980
Melting Point65 - 70°CASTM D 5440
Infrared EvaluationPassC-013
Alkali Value (Perchlorate)148 - 158mg/gASTM 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.