Products Description of Cocamidopropyl Betaine CAS#86438-79-1
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAS#86438-79-1) is an industrial-grade product with a purity of ≥99%. It appears as a combustible, colorless to light yellow transparent liquid with a mild characteristic odor. It has a melting point below -10°C, a boiling point above 100°C, a vapor pressure of 0 Pa at 25°C, and a relative density of 1.05 g/cm³ at 20°C.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is soluble in water and miscible with polar organic solvents. It exhibits good stability under normal conditions and is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Parameters
| solubility | Methanol (Slightly), Water (Sparingly) |
| form | Clear Colourless Solution |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | CLEANSING |
| SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | |
| SKIN CONDITIONING | |
| SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING | |
| VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | |
| ANTISTATIC | |
| HAIR CONDITIONING | |
| LogP | 0.326 (est) |
Product Application of Cocamidopropyl Betaine CAS#86438-79-1
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant that has gained increasing attention among cosmetic formulators due to its mild properties and low potential for skin irritation. It is widely used in personal care products, particularly in shampoos and bath products such as shower gels and body washes.
Although most allergic reactions are generally associated with shampoos rather than leave-on cosmetic products, Cocamidopropyl Betaine is considered an exception to this pattern. However, it may also act as a potential allergen when used in other cosmetic formulations, including skincare products.
