Description

Amphoterge(R) K-2 is a high-performance amphoteric surfactant known for its excellent mildness and compatibility. This versatile compound is valued for its ability to provide superior foaming, conditioning, and viscosity-building properties in demanding formulations. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, skin-friendly, and stable surfactant solutions.

Application

• Personal Care Products: A key ingredient in mild shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and baby care products due to its excellent skin and eye compatibility.
• Home Care Formulations: Used in premium liquid dish soaps, all-purpose cleaners, and hard surface cleaners for its robust foaming and grease-cutting abilities.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaning: Employed in formulations for vehicle washes, food processing plant cleaners, and dairy detergents where high performance and mildness are required.
• Cosmetic Preparations: Functions as a primary or secondary surfactant in makeup removers, cleansing lotions, and shaving creams.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Acts as a softener, leveling agent, and detergent in various wet-processing stages.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Can be utilized as a wetting agent, spreader, or emulsifier in pesticide and fertilizer formulations.

Basic Information

Product Name	Amphoterge(R) K-2
CAS No.	68298-20-4
Molecular Formula	Contact for details
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Coco-Betaine; CAPB; N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxococo-alkyl)amino]-1-propanaminium hydroxide, inner salt; Cocamidopropyl Dimethyl Glycine; Amphoteric 2; Tego Betain CK; Mirataine BET-CA
EINECS	269-541-4

Quality Control

Our Amphoterge(R) K-2 is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch is tested to ensure it meets consistent specifications for active matter, pH, sodium chloride content, and color. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) upon request and can support compliance with relevant standards for cosmetic and cleaning product applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure containers are kept tightly sealed when not in use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product quality.

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 %
Color (Gardner)	≤ 3
Identification (IR)	Conforms

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