Description

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a high-performance amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It is valued for its excellent foaming, thickening, and conditioning properties, coupled with mildness and compatibility with other surfactants. This versatile ingredient is essential for formulators in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking to enhance product performance and skin feel.

Application

• Personal Care Products: A key ingredient in shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and liquid soaps for its rich, stable foam and skin-conditioning benefits.
• Home Care Formulations: Used in dishwashing liquids, all-purpose cleaners, and surface cleaners to boost foam stability and viscosity.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Employed in formulations for vehicle wash, food service, and facility sanitation due to its detergency and compatibility.
• Cosmetic Preparations: Functions as a foam booster and viscosity modifier in shaving creams, bath products, and makeup removers.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Can serve as a viscoelastic surfactant in certain drilling and stimulation fluid applications.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Used as a softener, leveling agent, and antistatic agent in various treatment baths.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cocamidopropyl Betaine
CAS No.	61789-40-0
Molecular Formula	C19H38N2O3
Molecular Weight	342.52 g/mol
Synonyms	Cocamidopropylbetaine; CAPB; Cocoamidopropyl Betaine; N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxococonut)amino]-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner salt; Coconut Oil Amides, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], N-carboxymethyl derivatives, hydroxides, inner salts; Amphosol CA; Tego Betain CK; Mackam™ 35
EINECS	263-058-8

Quality Control

Our Cocamidopropyl Betaine is manufactured under a cGMP compliant quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets stringent specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as active matter, pH, sodium chloride content, and amine value are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). Avoid exposure to extreme heat or freezing. Under recommended storage conditions, the product has a typical shelf life of 24 months from the date of manufacture.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow viscous liquid
Active Matter	30.0 - 35.0 %
pH (10% solution)	4.5 - 7.5
Sodium Chloride	≤ 6.0 %
Free Amine	≤ 0.5 %
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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