Coco Betaine
| Description |
Mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil which has led to its description as a natural product. Easily water soluble in a wide pH range. No or faint odor. Contains 36-38% active substances (remaining content is water) |
| INCI | Coco Betaine |
| Appearance | Clear pale yellow liquid |
| Usage rate | Can be added to formulas as is. Recommended use level 4-40% depending on desired foaming and cleansing effects. For external use only. |
| Applications | Body washes, shampoos, bubble baths, cleansing lotions, creams, hand soaps, baby products, hair conditioners, cream rinses. |
| Scent | Characteristically soapy/detergent-y |
| pH | 6-8 (10% solution) |
| Charge | Amphoteric |
| Solubility | Water |
| Manufacture | Coco betaine is made from fatty acids derived from coconut oil. It has no propyl group and is also missing the ‘amido’ functional group as compared to its closely related surfactant cocamidopropyl betaine. |
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