Cocamidopropyl betaine CAS 86438-79-1

What is Cocamidopropyl betaine CAS 86438-79-1?

Cocamidopropyl betaine CAS 86438-79-1 (often abbreviated as CAPB) is a mild, zwitterionic amphoteric surfactant derived from natural coconut oil. It acts as an excellent foaming agent, viscosity builder, and emulsifier. Due to its outstanding skin compatibility and ability to reduce the irritation caused by harsher anionic surfactants, it is widely utilized across personal care, household, and industrial cleaning formulations.

Specifications

Features

• Gentle & Mild: Exhibits low irritation potential, making it exceptionally safe for sensitive skin, mucous membranes, and delicate formulations.
• Excellent Foaming: Generates rich, stable, and creamy lather that significantly enhances the sensory profile of cleansing products.
• Viscosity Building: Functions as an effective thickener, especially when combined with standard anionic surfactants (such as SLES).
• High Compatibility: Maintains stability and performance across a broad pH range and is fully compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants.
• Anti-Static & Conditioning: Provides light conditioning benefits, reducing static electricity and leaving hair and skin feeling smooth.

Applications

• Hair Care: Widely used in shampoos and conditioners to boost foam, increase product viscosity, and mitigate the harshness of primary surfactants.
• Bath & Body Care: Serves as a core ingredient in body washes, bubble baths, and facial cleansers for gentle, non-stripping cleansing.
• Baby Care Products: Ideal for tear-free and ultra-mild formulations due to its excellent dermatological tolerance.
• Household Cleaning: Employed in dishwashing liquids and delicate fabric or surface cleaners where mildness to the hands is required.
• Industrial Cleaners: Acts as a gentle degreaser and foaming agent in vehicle washes, equipment cleaners, and heavy-duty hand soaps.

Packaging

Mikem offers flexible packaging options, including 25 kg of fiber drums for liquid products and 15–25 kg PP/PE bags for powder products, all customizable to meet your specific needs.