Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine (CAS 68139-30-0) is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, functioning across a broad pH range.

Where is Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine used?

• Personal care: foam density booster and sensory enhancer in shampoos, body washes and facial cleansers
• Industrial cleaning: soil suspension and stable foam under high-electrolyte or low-pH conditions
• Baby care and sensitive-skin products: mildness profile for low-irritation benchmarks
• Adhesives and sealants: emulsifier
• It also acts as a wetting agent to improve substrate dispersion during compounding.

Good to know: Compatible with anionic, cationic and nonionic surfactants.

Commercial specifications

• Aqueous solution, most commonly 50% active content
• Technical and cosmetic grades; cosmetic grade conforms to standard purity requirements for personal care
• Packaging from drums to IBC totes