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Minimum Order Quantity: 50 Kg
| Form | Liquid |
| Active Matter | 40% |
| Carbon Chain | C14–16 |
| Ionic Nature | Anionic |
| Application | MEDICAL /AND PHARMA, Laundry Liquid, Car Wash, Dishwash Liquid, Liquid Detergent, Shampoo, Hand Wash |
| Packaging Size | 50 kg drum |
| pH (10% Soln) | 6.5–8.5 |
| Color | Colorless |
| Salt Content | 3% max |
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It looks like you’re asking about CAPB – Cocamidopropyl Betaine, but the spelling you wrote seems slightly off (“COCAMIDOPPROPYL”). Let me clarify clearly:
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is a mild surfactant commonly used in personal care and cosmetic products. Here’s a detailed description:
Chemical and Functional OverviewType: Amphoteric surfactant
Source: Derived from coconut oil (fatty acids) and dimethylaminopropylamine
Chemical formula: C₁₉H₃₈N₂O₃
Appearance: Clear to slightly yellow liquid, viscous
Mild cleansing agent – Gentle on skin and hair, less irritating than strong anionic surfactants like SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate).
Foaming enhancer – Helps create stable foam in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
Viscosity builder – Contributes to thicker formulations.
Compatibility – Works well with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants.
pH range: Stable in formulations around pH 5–8.
Shampoos and conditioners
Body washes and liquid soaps
Facial cleansers and baby products
Bubble baths and foaming cleansers
Gentle and less drying to skin
Reduces irritation from harsher surfactants
Improves product texture and foam quality
If you want, I can also give you a short technical description for a product label, which is often required by cosmetic manufacturers.
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CAPB (Cocamidopropyl Betaine) / CDEA (Cocamide DEA) are amphoteric and nonionic surfactants derived from coconut oil, widely used in personal care products, shampoos, soaps, and detergents for their foaming, cleansing, and conditioning properties.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)Key Properties:
Chemical type: Amphoteric surfactant
Appearance: Clear to slightly amber liquid
Odor: Mild coconut-like odor
Solubility: Soluble in water; forms clear solutions
pH: 5–7 (aqueous solution)
Uses:
Shampoos & Body Washes: Enhances foam and improves mildness.
Liquid Soaps & Cleansers: Acts as a co-surfactant to reduce irritation from stronger detergents.
Cosmetics & Personal Care: Conditioning agent for skin and hair.
Advantages:
Mild to skin and eyes; suitable for baby products.
Reduces irritation from primary surfactants.
Good foam booster and stabilizer.
Key Properties:
Chemical type: Nonionic surfactant / foam stabilizer
Appearance: Viscous, pale yellow to amber liquid
Odor: Slight fatty/coconut odor
Solubility: Soluble in water with heating; soluble in most organic solvents
Functionality: Acts as viscosity builder, foam booster, and emulsifier
Uses:
Shampoos & Bath Products: Thickens formulations and stabilizes foam.
Liquid Soaps & Detergents: Improves consistency and texture.
Industrial Applications: Used in emulsions and personal care product formulations.
Advantages:
Enhances foam, thickness, and texture of formulations.
Compatible with anionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants.
Helps stabilize liquid products over time.
CAPB is generally mild, but some individuals may develop skin or eye irritation in sensitive formulations.
CDEA may form carcinogenic nitrosamines if reacted with nitrosating agents; follow proper formulation and regulatory guidelines.
Always handle with gloves and eye protection during concentrated use.
If you want, I can also make a comparison table of CAPB vs CDEA vs SLES (Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate) showing foaming power, mildness, and viscosity contribution, which is very useful for shampoo or soap formulation.
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