Coco Amido Propyl Betaine
Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a liquid amphoteric surfactant.
It’s a mixture of organic compounds derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine.Chemical formula C19H38N2O3
Molar mass 342.524 g·mol−1
Melting point < −10 °C (14 °F; 263 K)
Boiling point > 100 °C (212 °F; 373 K)
HS Code 34021900Technical Analysis
Specification Typical Values
Moleculer formula C18H26O3
Colour (APHA) slight yellow liquid
CAS NO. 61789-40-0
IUPAC Name {[3-(Dodecanoylamino)propyl](dimethyl)ammonio}acetateCoco amido propyl betaine (CAPB) is a mixture of fatty acids from coconuts and propylene glycol that acts as a surfactant in personal care products and animal husbandry
Coco Amido Propyl Betaine
What is Coco Amido Propyl Betaine used for?
Cocamidopropyl betaine 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.
- Skin care:With proper use, products containing CAPB should be safe for most individuals. CAPB is a mild ingredient that manufacturers may include in products for babies and infants. However, it is not suitable for products that remain on the skin. Leaving CAPB on the skin may result in irritation.
- Hare care:Cocoamidopropyl Betaine has effective gentle cleansing, moisturizing, and conditioning properties, making it a good ingredient for hair.
Health concerns around cocamidopropyl betaine include allergic skin reaction and contact dermatitis when it comes into direct contact with skin and is not rinsed off
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- Recommended use level 4-40% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only. Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, creams, hand soaps, baby products, hair conditioners, cream rinses.
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Cocoamidopropyl BetaineWhen used alone as the sole cleansing agent, it is generally too mild to clean adult skin and hair but is sometimes used as the sole cleansing agent in products for children. In any rinse-off formula, it also helps increase the lather or foam effect of cleansers.
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Safety Profile of Cocoamidopropyl Betaine
Cocoamidopropyl Betaine With proper use, products containing CAPB should be safe for most individuals. CAPB is a mild ingredient that manufacturers may include in products for babies and infants. However, it is not suitable for products that remain on the skin. Leaving CAPB on the skin may result in irritation.
Coco amido propyl Betaine Classified As
- Surfactant
- Foam enhancer
Coco amido propyl Betaine Application
- Shampoos
- Conditioners
- Body washes
- Mouthwashes
- Cleansers