BASF
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Ingredient Profile
Amphoteric co-surfactant for foam boosting, mildness support, and viscosity response in cleansing systems.
INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
CAS Number: 61789-40-0
IUPAC Name: N/A
EC Number: N/A
Molecular Formula: N/A
Ionic Type: Amphoteric
Chemical Family: N/A
Abbreviations: CAPB
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant used to support foam, mildness, viscosity response, and surfactant compatibility.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is widely used as an amphoteric co-surfactant in personal care, home care, and HI&I cleaning formulations. It is commonly paired with anionic surfactants to improve foam quality, reduce harshness perception, and help viscosity building in electrolyte-responsive systems.
Commercial CAPB is typically supplied as an aqueous solution. Active matter, sodium chloride, free amidoamine, monochloroacetic acid residuals, and preservative package are supplier dependent.
Typical Use Level: Commonly used around 1-10% as supplied in finished rinse-off and cleaning products, depending on active matter and surfactant system.
Solubility: Water soluble
pH Range: 4 - 8
Functional Role: Amphoteric co-surfactant for foam boosting, mildness support, viscosity response, and compatibility improvement.
| Property | Value | Unit | Source / Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Clear to pale yellow liquid | N/A | Supplier dependent |
| Active Matter | 28 - 35 | % | Common commercial range |
| pH | 4 - 8 | N/A | As supplied; supplier dependent |
| Solubility Water | Water soluble | N/A | Typical behavior |
| Ionic Character | Amphoteric | N/A | Surfactant class |
| Viscosity | Supplier dependent | N/A | Varies with active matter and salt content |
Anionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Commonly paired with SLES or SLS
Nonionic Surfactants
status: compatible | Useful in mixed surfactant systems
Strong Acids
status: limited | Check supplier pH stability data
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Review and verify supplier SDS/TDS before handling, scale-up, or commercial use. Concentrated CAPB solutions may cause eye or skin irritation; follow supplier PPE guidance.
Confirm grade purity, residual impurities, preservative system, and regional requirements before use in finished products.