INCI name- Cocamidopropyl betaine

APPEARANCE :Thin golden liquid.

Country of Origin -USA

Percentage of Active Surfactant Matter - 30.08%

TYPE:amphoteric surfactant

pH: 5–6 (10% solution)

SOLUBILTY :Water

Maximum Usage Level  :40%

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a liquid surfactant, highly sought after as a sulfate-free agent with excellent foaming and cleaning properties. It can be used as both a primary and secondary surfactant .

• BENEFITS 

  • This moderately mild surfactant is used for its high foam-forming capacity and excellent safety profile.
  • It is added to formulations that require foaming and cleansing like shampoos,  liquid soaps, body washes, bubble baths, etc.
    
  • The lather it produces does not cause dryness and displays 
  • In hair conditioners, it is known to impart a cotton-like feel.
  • It is useful in bringing down the pH of the other surfactants in a formulation.

Recommended Usage Level

10% - 20% (Face Wash)
15% - 30% (Shower Gel / Bath Foam / Shampoo)

Leave-in products, the concentration should be muted down to a maximum of 3%.

FORMULATION GUIDE

• Heat water to 170^oF . add phase 1 ingredients of choice.
• Add it to the other surfactants of your choice  and melt them with an oil blend.
• Mix water and oil phase at 115^oF and stir with a mixer
• Add citric acid to adjust pH between 5-6.
• Add other ingredients to complete the formulation.
• Precautions

At pure usage levels it can cause irritation to the skin.

When blending always take the following precautions:

• Use gloves (disposable are ideal)
• Take care when handling hot oils
• Wear eye protection
• Work in a well ventilated room
• Keep ingredients and hot oils away from children
• If ingested, seek immediate medical advice
• If contact made with eyes, rinse immediately with clean warm water and seek medical advice if in any doub
• STORAGE: Store in an airtight, cool, dark place. When stored properly, best used within 3 years from date of purchase.