Surfactant COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE 45% 200 g

Cocamidopropyl betaine in facial and hair cosmetics

Cocamidopropyl betaine is an amphoteric surfactant of entirely vegetable origin, derived from coconut oil. It is a mild detergent that stabilises foam. If Cocamidopropyl Betaine 45% is not available, you can look for a similar amphetene surfactant Coco Betaine 30%, which has an even milder effect on skin and hair.

Component characteristics and usage

INCI: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Appearance: liquid to semi-viscous heterogeneous gel

Type: amphoteric surfactant

Compatibility: compatible with anionic, non-ionogenic and cationic surfactants

Main substance: 44 - 46% pH: 4.5 - 5.5

Dosage (% of input into cosmetics): 2-40%

Storage: in a dry dark place in a tightly closed container at room temperature. Protect from direct sunlight.

Properties in cosmetics

• Mild co-surfactant compatible with anionic/cationic/non-ionic surfactants
• Mild auxiliary surfactants that do not irritate the skin - one of the safest
• Auxiliary surfactants include amphoteric, non-ionic and cationic substances. They are necessary in shampoo formulations to increase the compatibility of the main (anionic) surfactants with skin and hair, to increase foaming properties, to regulate viscosity, to reduce the degreasing effect
• Amphoteric surfactant
• Reduces irritating effect of other surfactants
• In combination with anionic surfactants becomes a thickener, improves foaming ability and increases harmlessness of formulations
• Possesses good cleansing and foaming properties
• Possesses conditioning and antistatic properties
• Used in bio-cosmetics
• Mild cleanser, used in combination with stronger surfactants
• Prevents formation of statistical electric charge of hair
• Conditioning agent, facilitating combing of dry and wet hair
• Provides pleasant cleansing, foaming good care for hair and skin
• Compatible with all types of surfactants, can be used as a basic surfactant
• Foam stabiliser
• Its combination with anionic surfactants leads to a significant improvement in the dermatological qualities of the final product.
   

Where K-betaine is used

Liquid soaps, baby skin cleansers, facial cleansing gels and foams, hair conditioners, suitable for use in cleansing formulations, cosmetics, foaming formulations. is used as an active additive in liquid, paste, detergent, washing and cleaning products. shower gels shampoos shampoos bath foams hand soaps hand soaps cleansers for children toothpastes and powders additive in liquid and solid soaps. It can be used both in formulations that do not contain additional surfactants and those that do.
 

Toxicity data

There is evidence of toxicity to the immune system and provocation of allergies. Toxicity to eyes and skin: irritating effect; eyes should be rinsed with water for 20 minutes in case of contact with the substance. 

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