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AMPHOSOL® CS-50

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AMPHOSOL® CS-50 is an amphoteric surfactant that can be used as a secondary surfactant, providing foam boosting and viscosity building for personal care and hi&i applications. It is a cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine that is bio-based, kosher certified, naturally derived, sulfate-free, eo/po-free, and plant-derived.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Functions: Cosurfactant, Foam Booster, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Benefit Claims: Compatibility, Conditioning, Foam Enhancement, Mild, Static Reduction, Viscosity Boosting

Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., inner salts

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Identification & Functionality

CAS No.
68139-30-0
EC No.
268-761-3
Chemical Structure

AMPHOSOL® CS-50 - Chemical Structure

R = coco

Features & Benefits

Functional Properties
  • Secondary surfactant
  • Foam booster
  • Viscosity builder
  • Compatible with anionics, nonionics and cationics
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Product Features & Benefits
  • Preservative Free
  • Meets Whole Foods Market® Premium Body Care Standards
  • Non-irritating to eyes and skin
  • Compatible with alphahydroxy acids
  • 60% Bio-based
  • Vegetable feedstock
  • No preservative
  • Good foaming at high oil loads
  • Compatible with anionics, nonionics, and cationics
  • Achieve water-white formulas

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Skin Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
End Product Uses

Personal Care

  • Bubble Baths
  • Body Washes
  • Shampoos
  • Baby Products
  • Hand Soaps
  • Facial Washes
  • Shower Gels
  • Ethnic Products

Household

  • All Purpose Heavy Duty Industrial Cleaner
  • Metal Cleaner
  • Paint Stripper

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Actives Content50%-
Color2-Gardener Scale
Solids Content50%-
Density1.112g/ml-
pH (10% in aqueous solution)8.5--
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA
Sodium Chloride Content6.3%-
Viscosity (at 25°C)150cPs-
Draves Wetting (at 25°C)177sec-
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.11--
Surface Tension33.8mN/m-

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance
Clearances

All components of AMPHOSOL CS-50 are listed in the following countries, the registration number for the active ingredients is included in parentheses: Europe (EINECS 268-761-3), United States (TSCA 68139-30-0), Australia (AICS 68139-30-0), Philippines (PICCS 68139-30-0), Canada (DSL 68139-30-0) and china (EICS 2003).

Safety & Health

Toxicity

AMPHOSOL CS-50 is non-irritating to the eyes at concentration of 5% active (Draize OECD 405), and nonirritating to the skin at concentration of 10% active (Draize OECD 404).

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMPHOSOL CS-50 is available in bulk and 55 gallon drums (net weight 450 lb/204 kg).

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e. gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMPHOSOL CS-50 in its concentrated form. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that AMPHOSOL CS-50 be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 120°F (49°C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.