Description

Disodium 1-[2-(2-Carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-1(or 3)-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-undecyl-1H-imidazolium hydroxide is a high-purity, amphoteric surfactant and chelating agent derived from a substituted imidazolium structure. This compound is valued for its exceptional ability to complex with metal ions while providing surface-active properties, making it a versatile performance additive. It is primarily utilized in advanced formulations within the personal care, industrial cleaning, and textile processing industries where mildness and multi-functional activity are required.

Application

• Personal Care Formulations: Acts as a mild surfactant and conditioning agent in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers, offering enhanced skin feel and compatibility with sensitive skin.
• Industrial & Institutional (I&I) Cleaners: Serves as a key component in hard surface cleaners, degreasers, and dairy cleaners, where its chelating power helps control water hardness and improve surfactant efficacy.
• Textile Auxiliaries: Used in scouring, dyeing, and finishing processes to sequester interfering metal ions, promote level dyeing, and improve fabric handle.
• Metal Treatment & Plating: Functions as a complexing agent in pretreatment baths and electroplating solutions to stabilize process chemistry and improve finish quality.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Employed in drilling muds and completion fluids as a clay stabilizer and scale inhibitor due to its ionic interaction capabilities.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Incorporated into pesticide and herbicide formulations to enhance spreading, wetting, and overall system stability.

Basic Information

Product Name	Disodium 1-[2-(2-Carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-1(or 3)-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-undecyl-1H-imidazolium hydroxide
CAS No.	68610-43-5
Molecular Formula	C24H43N2Na2O7+
Molecular Weight	Approx. 508.6 g/mol (Disodium salt form)
Synonyms	Disodium lauroamphodiacetate; Disodium N-lauryl-N-carboxyethyl-N-carboxyethoxyethyl ethylenediamine; Lauroamphodiacetate disodium salt; Ampholak 7CX; Miranol C2M-SF; Mackam 2C; Amphoteric 7; 2-Undecyl-1-(carboxymethyl)-1-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazolium hydroxide, disodium salt
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Quality Control

Our Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, active matter content, pH, and residual solvents are provided with every shipment. Our production adheres to relevant standards for cosmetic and industrial ingredients, ensuring consistent quality and supply reliability for our global B2B partners.

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 product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); containers must be kept tightly sealed after initial use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	Min. 40.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	8.0 - 9.5
Sodium Chloride	Max. 6.0 %
Residual Glycol	Max. 1.0 %
Water Content	Balance

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