Detergents

Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) 45% 35% 30%

Formula: C₁₉H₃₈N₂O₃ GOST/CAS: CAS 61789-40-0

Cocamidopropyl Betaine (an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids) is a highly purified, biodegradable amphoteric surfactant. It serves as a key co-surfactant, foam booster, thickener, and conditioning agent in the production of cosmetics, personal care products, and household chemicals. The product is a clear to pale yellowish watery liquid with a mild characteristic odor, completely soluble in water. Due to its ability to reduce the harshness and irritation potential of strong anionic surfactants (such as SLES), its excellent foaming properties, and its mild effect on the skin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine is indispensable in formulating sulfate-free shampoos, baby care products, and liquid soaps.

Applications

Cosmetics and Personal Care Manufacturing: Serves as a foundational component for shampoos, shower gels, bubble baths, and liquid soaps. It is highly compatible with all surfactant types (anionic, non-ionic, cationic).

Baby Care and Sensitive Skin Products: Widely used in "tear-free" baby shampoos, mild facial cleansers, and wash gels due to its exceptionally low skin and ocular irritation potential.

Hair Care Formulation: Incorporated into hair balms, conditioners, and masks to provide an anti-static and conditioning effect, significantly improving wet and dry combing.

Household Chemicals and Car Shampoos: Applied in liquid laundry detergents, dishwashing liquids, high-foaming car wash shampoos, and industrial cleaners to enhance foam volume and stability.

Key Advantages

Synergistic Thickening Effect: Combines excellently with anionic surfactants, significantly boosting system viscosity and allowing formulators to reduce the amount of sodium chloride ($NaCl$) needed for thickening.

Foam Volume and Stability: Generates a rich, dense, creamy, and highly stable lather even in hard water conditions, enhancing the sensory profile of the finished product.

Mildness and Dermatological Safety: Noticeably mitigates the harshness of aggressive cleansing agents, protects the skin's lipid barrier, and minimizes post-wash dryness and flaking.

Eco-Friendliness and Biodegradability: Fully biocompatible and exhibits high biodegradation rates in the environment. It is non-toxic and completely safe under proper industrial handling.

Storage & Transportation

Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouse area, protected from direct sunlight, in tightly sealed original packaging.
Recommended storage temperature: +5°C to +30°C. Avoid freezing the product, as it may cause separation (if frozen, it recovers its properties upon thawing and thorough mixing at room temperature).
Avoid contact with strong oxidizers and acids.
Transportable by all modes of covered transport, provided temperature requirements are met. The material is classified as non-hazardous for transport. Shelf life is 1–2 years (depending on the manufacturer's specification).