Appearance
Clear to pale yellow liquid with mild characteristic odor
Function
Is used as a foam booster in shampoos. It is a medium strength surfactant also used in bath products like hand soaps. It is also used in cosmetics as an emulsifying agent and thickener, and to reduce irritation purely ionic surfactants would cause. It also serves as an antistatic agent in hair conditioners. which most often does not irritate skin or mucous membranes.
Synonyms
Lexaine C; Cocamidopropyl Betaine 30%; Unibetaine C; Cocamidopropyl dimethyl glycine; Cocoamphocarboxypropionate; Cocoamphodiproprionate; Disodium cocoamphodipropionate
Storage
Store in tightly closed container in a well-ventilated place. Store away from incompatible materials. Keep away from heat, sparks and open flame.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 400 lb. Drum
- 200 kg. Steel Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Cosmetics
Product Class
- Surfactants
- thickeners
- foam & viscosity boosters
- emulsifiers
- fatty acids
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC48580 S 3 CL55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: N/A