Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)
| Description |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is a liquid amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. Easily water soluble in a wide pH range. No or faint odor. Water-soluble. Contains 30% active substances (remaining 70% is water) |
| INCI | Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
| Appearance | Clear yellow liquid |
| Usage rate | Can be added to formulas as is. Recommended use level 4-40% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. Include it in the heated water phase or cool down phase. |
| Applications | Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, creams, hand soaps, baby products, hair conditioners, cream rinses |
| Scent | Characteristically soapy/detergent-y |
| pH | 4 - 7 (10% solution) |
| Charge | Amphoteric |
| Solubility | Water |
| Why do we use it in formulations? |
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a great co-surfactant that makes the overall surfactant blend milder. It helps improve flash foam and stabilize lather, and helps thicken some surfactant blends as it contains some sodium chloride. “It has a negative charge in alkaline products and a positive charge in acidic products like most personal cleansers. It is substantive when positively charged (in an acidic formulation), so it acts as a skin and hair conditioner, leaving behind a moisturized feeling after rinsing with no feeling of tightness. Basically, it makes all things surfactant-y better, and more gentle. It also works well on its own as a gentle, low-lather cleansing agent. |
| Strengths | It is inexpensive, easy to work with, and improves all surfactant blends by boosting lather and making them milder |
| Benefits |
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This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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