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AMPHOSOL® 2C is disodium cocoamphodiacetate, a mild amphoteric surfactant known for its role as a foam booster and viscosity builder in a variety of personal care applications. Its applications encompass 2 in 1 shampoo, baby care, body scrubs, body wash, facial cleansers, hand soaps, make-up removers, men's grooming, shampoos, shower gel, and soap bars within the personal care market.

INCI Name: Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

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

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Benefit Claims: Foam Enhancement, Mild, Viscosity Boosting

Synonyms: Onium compounds, 1-[2-(carboxymethoxy)ethyl]-1-(carboxymethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-norcoco alkyl imidazolium, inner salts, disodium salts

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
68650-39-5
EC No.
272-043-5
Chemical Structure

AMPHOSOL® 2C - Chemical Structure

R = coco

Preservative

DMDM Hydantoin

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Secondary surfactant
  • Foam booster
  • Viscosity builder
  • Compatible with anionics, nonionics and cationics.
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

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
Solids Content50%
Color3Gardener Scale
Density1.09g/ml
pH (10% in aqueous solution)8.5
Freeze Point-15°C
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Actives Content38%
Sodium Chloride Content11.5%
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.09

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

The international inventories (country clearances) of AMPHOSOL 2C 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

Health Effects

Non-irritating to the eyes at concentration of 5% active (Draize OECD 405), and to the skin at a concentration of 10% active (Draize OECD 404).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMPHOSOL 2C is available in bulk, tote and drum quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMPHOSOL 2C in its concentrated form. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that AMPHOSOL 2C 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

Occupational 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.