Description

Lauryl Betaine is a high-purity amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, offering excellent foaming, thickening, and conditioning properties with low irritation. Its unique structure provides superior compatibility with other surfactants, enhancing performance and stability in demanding formulations. This versatile ingredient is essential for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial sectors seeking mild yet effective surface-active solutions.

Application

• Personal Care & Cosmetics: Primary surfactant and foam booster in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and shaving products due to its mildness and skin compatibility.
• Home Care Formulations: Key component in dishwashing liquids, hard surface cleaners, and all-purpose cleaners for its excellent grease-cutting and foam stability.
• Industrial & Institutional Cleaners: Used in car wash solutions, industrial degreasers, and food facility sanitizers for effective cleaning with low residue.
• Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR): Acts as a viscoelastic surfactant in oilfield chemicals to improve fluid mobility and recovery rates.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Employed as a wetting agent, softener, and dye leveling agent to improve processing efficiency and product quality.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Functions as a spreader and wetting agent in pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance coverage and efficacy.

Basic Information

Product Name	Lauryl Betaine
CAS No.	683-10-3
Molecular Formula	C16H33NO2
Molecular Weight	271.44 g/mol
Synonyms	N-Dodecyl-N,N-dimethylglycine; Lauryl Dimethyl Betaine; Dodecyl Betaine; Lauryl Dimethylaminoacetate; Coco Betaine (when derived from coconut fatty acids); Amphosol LB; Empigen BB/L; Betadet LA; CAS 683-10-3
EINECS	211-669-5

Quality Control

Our Lauryl Betaine is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for active matter, pH, salt content, and color. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with every shipment, and our production adheres to relevant ISO and GMP guidelines where applicable, ensuring consistent quality and traceability for our global B2B clients.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents. Under recommended storage conditions, the product remains stable for 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to colorless liquid
Active Matter	30.0% min (as is)
pH (5% solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Sodium Chloride	5.0% max
Color (Gardner)	3 max
Identification (IR)	Conforms

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.