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AMPHOSOL® HCG-HP

AMPHOSOL® HCG-HP is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil that provides foam boosting and viscosity building in a wide range of personal care, hard surface cleaning, and specialty foamer products. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.

Brand: AMPHOSOL (29 products)

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Certifications & Compliance: FDA Compliant, Kosher, Safer Choice

Benefit Claims: Foam Enhancement, Mild, Moisturizing, Viscosity Boosting

Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

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

AMPHOSOL HCG-HP is readily biodegradable.

Product Benefits
  • Naturally derived
  • Preservative Free
  • Includes natural moisturizer

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content31%-
Cloud Point-10°C-
Color150-Apha Scale
Density1.06g/ml-
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
pH12--
Pour Point-10°C-
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Sodium Chloride5.25%-
Solids Content36.5%-
Viscosity (at 25°C)14cPs-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Chemical Inventories
Clearances

The international inventories (country clearances) for AMPHOSOL HCG-HP 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

AMPHOSOL HCG-HP is slightly toxic orally (oral LD₅₀ rat> 1500 mg/kg) when used under neutral conditions.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMPHOSOL HCG-HP is available in bulk, totes and 55 gallon drum quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling

Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMPHOSOL HCG-HP. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.

Bulk Storage Information: It is recommended that AMPHOSOL HCG-HP be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures between 40 °F (4 °C) and 110 °F (43.3 °C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.