Description

2-Imidazolinium, 1-(Carboxymethyl)-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Cocoylnor, Hyd Roxide, Monosodium Salt is a high-performance, amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, offering excellent compatibility and mildness. This compound is valued for its unique combination of cationic and anionic properties, providing superior conditioning, emulsification, and foam stabilization in demanding formulations. It is an essential ingredient for manufacturers in the personal care, home care, and industrial cleaning sectors seeking effective, biodegradable, and skin-friendly surfactants.

Application

• Hair Care Formulations: As a primary conditioning agent in shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks for superior detangling, softness, and manageability.
• Skin Care & Cleansers: Used in facial cleansers, shower gels, and liquid soaps for its mild, non-irritating properties and rich, stable lather.
• Household & Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a powerful yet biodegradable surfactant in all-purpose cleaners, hard surface cleaners, and dishwashing liquids.
• Textile & Leather Processing: Functions as a softener, leveling agent, and emulsifier in fabric softeners, dyeing auxiliaries, and leather finishing products.
• Agricultural Adjuvants: Enhances the spreading, wetting, and absorption of pesticides and herbicides on plant surfaces.
• Oilfield Chemicals: Utilized in drilling muds and completion fluids as a corrosion inhibitor and emulsifying surfactant.

Basic Information

Product Name	2-Imidazolinium, 1-(Carboxymethyl)-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Cocoylnor, Hyd Roxide, Monosodium Salt
CAS No.	91053-18-8
Molecular Formula	CnH2n+1NO4Na (n varies with coconut alkyl chain distribution)
Molecular Weight	Contact for details
Synonyms	Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Betaine; Sodium Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline Carboxylate; Cocamidopropyl Betaine (related amphoteric); Coco Imidazoline Betaine; Amphoteric Surfactant 91053-18-8; 1-Carboxymethyl-1-hydroxyethyl-2-cocoylimidazolinium Betaine; Monosodium N-Cocoyl-N-hydroxyethyl-N-carboxymethyl Ethylenediamine
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our 2-Imidazolinium, 1-(Carboxymethyl)-1-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-2-Cocoylnor, Hyd Roxide, Monosodium Salt is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Every batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure consistent purity, performance, and compliance with relevant industry standards, including those for personal care ingredients. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing assay, impurity profile, and physical specifications is provided with each 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). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Clear, pale yellow to amber viscous liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (Active Matter)	≥ 35.0 %
pH (10% Solution)	6.0 - 8.0
Color (Gardner)	≤ 5
Sodium Chloride	≤ 6.0 %

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