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AMPHOSOL® 1C

AMPHOSOL® 1C is a mild amphoteric surfactant, specifically sodium cocoamphoacetate. Its roles encompass functioning as a foam booster and viscosity builder in various personal care applications, including 2 in 1 shampoo, baby care, body scrubs, body wash, facial cleansers, hand soaps, makeup removers, and more. It carries attributes such as being bio-based, kosher-certified, naturally derived, plant-derived, sulfate-free, and free of eo and po.

Brand: AMPHOSOL (29 products)

INCI Name: Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Functions: Cosurfactant, Foam Booster, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Benefit Claims: Foam Enhancement, Mild, Viscosity Boosting

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
HII Features
Functional Properties
  • Secondary surfactant
  • Foam booster
  • Viscosity builder
  • Compatible with anionics, nonionics and cationics.
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Home Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
End Product Uses
  • Bubble Baths
  • Body Washes
  • Shampoos
  • Baby Products
  • Pet Shampoos
  • Hand Soaps
  • Facial Washes
  • Shower Gels
  • Ethnic Products

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Colormax. 3-Gardener Scale
Solids Content44%-
Density1.02g/ml-
pH (10% in aqueous solution)9--
Freeze Point-15°C-
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Actives Content36.5%-
Sodium Chloride Content6.5%-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.02--

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Clearances

The international inventories (country clearances) of AMPHOSOL 1C can be found in Section 15 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used.

Safety & Health

Toxicity

AMPHOSOL 1C is practically non-toxic orally (LD₅₀ ranging from 15.9-28 ml/kg) and causes minimal eye irritation at 16% active. Non-irritating and non-sensitizing at a concentration of 10% active in a repeated insult patch test on 141 subjects.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMPHOSOL 1C is available in bulk and drums.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (e.g., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMPHOSOL 1C in its concentrated form. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling AMPHOSOL 1C. See SDS for more information.
  • It is recommended that AMPHOSOL 1C be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 120 °F (49°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.
Workplace Exposure

Exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace safety practices should be used to control these exposures. See SDS for more information.