Products in Cleaning Aids: Surfactant (Amphoteric)

DiTech Amphoteric Surfactant A is a high performance amphoteric surfactant that can be used in both homecare and personal care applications. It is compatible with anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants. In personal care applications, DiTech Amphoteric Surfactant A exhibits foam and mildness synergies with common anionics and can be used in place of Cocamidopropyl Betaine to boost flash foam and reduce eye irritation potential. In HI&I applications, DiTech Amphoteric Surfactant A exhibits high foaming even in high electrolyte solutions and is stable in 19% sodium hydroxide. DiTech Amphoteric Surfactant A is produced from coconut oil and is readily biodegradable.

AMMONYX® M is an amphoteric surfactant produced in europe, functioning as a foam enhancer, wetting agent, detergent, and thickening agent. Its applications span personal care and hi&i cleaning products, including 2-in-1 shampoos, automatic dishwashing detergents, body washes, facial cleansers, hand dishwashing detergents, hand soaps, and various types of hard surface cleaners.

AMMONYX® MCO serves as an amphoteric surfactant, functioning as a cleansing agent, foam booster, and viscosity builder in personal care and h&i cleaning products. Its roles span 2 in 1 shampoo, automatic dishwashing detergents, body wash, carwash automatic, carwash hand, facial cleansers, fine fabric wash, floor cleaners, and more.

AMMONYX® DO is an amphoteric surfactant catering to household and h&i applications. It boasts low and fast-breaking foam properties while contributing to viscosity building. With relevance in the textile industry, AMMONYX® DO is kosher certified, preservative-free, sulfate-free, and eo/po-free (ethylene oxide, propylene oxide).

AMMONYX® MO operates as a myristamine oxide, functioning as a cleansing agent, foam stabilizer, and viscosity builder in personal care and h&i products. This amphoteric surfactant is suitable for high-viscosity formulations and finds applications in various markets, including agricultural solutions, home care, institutional and industrial cleaning, personal care, and vehicle care.

AMMONYX® LO-A is an amphoteric surfactant with applications in personal care and hi&i as a foam enhancer, viscosity builder, and emulsifier. It can also act as a lubricant in textile applications. It is produced and available for use in the asia-pacific region.

AMMONYX® CDO SPECIAL is a cocamidopropyl amine oxide employed in personal care, household and industrial cleaning, and specialty foaming applications. AMMONYX® CDO SPECIAL is an amphoteric surfactant stable under peroxide bleach conditions, serving as a foam booster and textile antistat agent.

Harcros Foamer HS is a high-foaming amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids. It provides excellent foaming across a broad pH range and enhances foam quality in formulated systems. It remains soluble in soft water, hard water, brine, and concentrated electrolyte solutions without precipitating at isoelectric pH. When combined with alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates, alkyl-benzene sulfonates, and soaps, Foamer™ HS synergistically improves foam stability.

H-Soft® NAS is a non-yellowing amphoteric surfactant with antistatic and softening effects for animal, cellulose, and synthetic fabrics in household cleaners. It serves as an emulsifier in polishes and acts as a dispersant and viscosity builder in various household and industrial products.

H Teric Surfactant is a low-foaming amphoteric surfactant providing excellent wetting in strong acid or alkaline systems. Suitable for HI&I cleaners and high-pressure spray applications requiring low foam, it offers hydrotroping, detergency, and rinseability properties.

H-Soft® CYAB is a low-foaming amphoteric surfactant with excellent coupling properties for industrial applications. It offers good detergency for systems requiring high cloud points and effectively hydrotropes nonionic surfactants in systems with moderate electrolyte content. Additionally, H-Soft® CYAB is free of ethylene oxide, PEGs, and 1,4-dioxane.

H-Soft® SLDP is a 30% active sodium lauriminodipropionate amphoteric surfactant that produces a stable, slow-draining, dense foam. It has excellent hydrotroping properties in both acidic and alkaline formulations and is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants. Ideal for HI&I and oilfield formulations.

H-Soft® K2 is a plant-derived alkyl imidazoline dicarboxylic acid amphoteric surfactant, compatible and stable in acids and concentrated electrolytes. It exhibits multifunctional properties, including mild detergency, counter-irritancy, light conditioning, and lime soap dispersing.

H-Soft® NALA is an amphoteric surfactant that produces a stable, dense, slow-draining foam, ideal for HI&I cleaners and oilfield foamers. It offers excellent hydrotroping in high electrolyte systems and contributes to wetting, detergency, and rinseability.

H-Soft® 1C is a plant-derived alkyl imidazoline monocarboxylic acid amphoteric surfactant. It offers wetting and detergency properties for textile and hard surface cleaners.

H-Soft® 2COSF is a low to moderate foaming caprylic imidazoline-derived amphoteric surfactant, stable in both acid and alkaline systems. It can be used in dry or liquid caustic systems without causing discoloration or losing effectiveness. H-Soft™ 2COSF exhibits multifunctional properties, including excellent wetting, detergency, rinsibility, and hydrotroping.

Ampholak YCE is an amine based salt-free amphoteric of propionate type. It is salt free, alkaline stable, and offers good alkali tolerance. It is used in a range of applications, including industrial fluids/lubricants and household/industrial cleaning.

Ampholak XCE is a non-label amphoteric surfactant hydrotrope and foamer.

MACKAM® LHS E is a fatty alkyl hydroxysultaine, ideal for industrial, household, and hair & body care formulations. It is a biodegradable, high-foaming surfactant with excellent stability in both extreme acidic and alkaline conditions. As a permanently zwitterionic surfactant, MACKAM® LHS E is compatible with nearly all other surfactants and can be solubilized at 2-3% in 30-40% caustic soda solution. Unlike similar amido-functional sultaines, MACKAM® LHS E is highly stable in both acid and alkali, resisting hydrolysis degradation. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® H2C-HA is a high-foaming amphoteric surfactant ideal for hydrotroping nonionic surfactants into alkaline systems. It is stable across the entire pH range and compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants. With an excellent biodegradability profile, MACKAM® H2C-HA is well-suited for hard surface cleaners, providing stability in both highly acidic and alkaline systems. It rinses easily without leaving residue and is recommended for use in liquid dishwashing detergents, vehicle cleaning, kitchen cleaners, and bathroom & shower cleaners. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® C2M CONC NP is a mild amphoteric surfactant suitable for personal care and industrial, home, and hygiene applications. In personal care formulations like shampoos, bubble baths, and body cleansers, it provides excellent foaming performance, unaffected by water hardness, soap, grease, or pH variations. It leaves a pleasant hair feel with good wet and dry combing properties in baby and adult shampoos, requiring minimal conditioning agents. MACKAM® C2M CONC NP is stable across a wide pH range (2 - 13), making it ideal for industrial applications such as hospital cleaners, high alkaline hard surface cleaners, and products used in food preparation areas. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® CAO E 36 is a high-active grade of cocamidopropylamine oxide that remains stable over a wide pH range. It offers excellent foam boosting properties, viscosity building, and foam stability across various formulations. MACKAMINE® CAO E 36 is particularly effective when combined with alkyl sulfates or alpha-olefin sulfonates. Additionally, it acts as a conditioning agent, exhibiting cationic characteristics when formulated on the acidic side. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® 35 HA is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from whole coconut oil, suitable for personal care, home, industrial, and institutional cleaning products. It is compatible with anionic and nonionic surfactants and remains stable above pH 4. MACKAM® 35 HA serves as an effective foam booster and viscosity builder when combined with common anionic surfactants. This economical betaine is preservative-free. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® 2C is a mild amphoteric surfactant suitable for personal care and industrial applications. In personal care products like shampoos, bubble baths, and body cleansers, it delivers excellent foam stability, even in hard water or varying pH levels. It enhances the feel of hair in baby and adult shampoos, improving both wet and dry combing with minimal need for additional conditioning. MACKAM® 2C is stable across a wide pH range (2-13), making it ideal for industrial uses such as cleaners for food preparation areas, hospitals, and high alkaline hard surface cleaners. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® C 14 E is a light-colored amine oxide that offers moderate foam boosting and foam stability. It is compatible with most surfactants and, due to the absence of amide or ester groups, will not hydrolyze in acidic systems. MACKAMINE® C 14 E is also stable in alkaline products and has an intermediate molecular weight. Amine oxides can be formulated with anionic, nonionic, and cationic products, exhibiting mild cationic properties under acidic conditions. They are commonly used in shampoos, bubble baths, hand soaps, and conditioners for their conditioning, foam stabilizing, and viscosity building properties. Lower alkyl chain products provide good foam boosting and stabilization, while higher molecular weight amine oxides offer softness and conditioning. MACKAMINE® C 14 E, being higher in molecular weight than lauramine oxide, enhances viscosity building properties, making it particularly effective in thickened hypochlorite systems. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® C-10 is a pure decylamine oxide that offers detergency with low to moderate foaming properties. It is compatible with most surfactants and, since it contains no amide or ester groups, it does not hydrolyze in acidic systems. MACKAMINE® C-10 is also stable in highly alkaline products, making it suitable for use in high-electrolyte-containing cleaners and foamers. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® 654 is a pure decylamine oxide that offers detergency with low to moderate foaming properties. Compatible with most surfactants, it contains no amide or ester groups, ensuring it will not hydrolyze in acidic systems. MACKAMINE® 654 is also stable in highly alkaline products, making it suitable for high electrolyte-containing cleaners and foamers. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® LA is a vegetable-derived grade of lauramine oxide that offers excellent foam boosting and foam stability. It is compatible with most surfactants and, due to the absence of amide or ester groups, will not hydrolyze in acidic systems. MACKAMINE® LA is also stable in highly alkaline products and in the presence of hypochlorite bleach. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® 2CSF is a mild amphoteric surfactant suitable for both personal care and industrial applications. In personal care products, it is used to couple conditioning agents in shampoos. Its ability to incorporate non-ionic surfactants into high electrolyte levels makes it ideal for industrial cleaners. MACKAM® 2CSF is recommended for formulations where sodium chloride could negatively impact product performance or cause corrosion. It is stable across a broad pH range and is the surfactant of choice for high-electrolyte systems. MACKAM® 2CSF is listed on the EPA’s Inert Ingredients list under its chemical designation. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® MCJ is an amine oxide that serves as an excellent foam booster and viscosity builder. It is compatible with most surfactants and will not hydrolyze in either acidic or alkaline systems due to the absence of amide or ester groups. Formulated with anionic, nonionic, and cationic products, MACKAMINE® MCJ exhibits mild cationic properties under acidic conditions. This product is based on natural amines and contains no preservatives. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® 35 is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from whole coconut oil, ideal for personal care and home hygiene products. It is compatible with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants, preservative-free, and stable above pH 4. MACKAM® 35 effectively boosts foam and builds viscosity when formulated with common anionic surfactants. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAMINE® CAO is a 30% active cocamidopropylamine oxide that provides excellent foam boosting properties, viscosity building, and foam stability across a wide range of formulations. It is particularly effective when combined with alkyl sulfates or alpha-olefin sulfonates. Additionally, MACKAMINE® CAO functions as a conditioning agent, exhibiting cationic characteristics when formulated on the acidic side. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® DP 122 is a high-foaming amphoteric surfactant ideal for systems where sodium chloride could harm product performance or cause corrosion. It is stable across the entire pH range and serves as a detergent and hydrotrope in high electrolyte systems. MACKAM® DP 122 is used in mild surfactant systems, hard surface cleaners, and produces heavy wet foam, making it suitable for firefighting applications. It enhances wetting and solubilization in formulations with phosphate and polyphosphates and also acts as a corrosion inhibitor in aqueous systems. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® JEM is a high-performance amphoteric wetting agent derived from plant-based raw materials. It is stable in highly alkaline systems and compatible with phosphate builders, providing low, stable foam in formulations. MACKAM® JEM effectively integrates other surfactants into heavily built hard surface cleaners and serves as a functional equivalent to sodium xylene sulfonate. When used in glass and hard surface cleaners, it offers low film and streak properties. It is compatible with anionic, nonionic, amphoteric, and cationic surfactants. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® 2CSF-40CG is an alcohol- and salt-free, mild amphoteric surfactant designed for personal care and industrial formulations. In personal care, it effectively couples conditioning agents into shampoos and body washes, offering high foaming properties, making it suitable for mild shampoos, baby shampoos, and body washes. For industrial applications, it helps incorporate nonionic surfactants into formulations with high electrolyte levels and is stable across a broad pH range. MACKAM® 2CSF-40CG is ideal in systems where sodium chloride may affect product performance or cause corrosion and can reduce irritation from other surfactants. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

MACKAM® 50 ULB is a high-active grade of cocamidopropyl betaine derived from a low color and odor vegetable feedstock. It is approximately 25% more concentrated than standard CAPB grades, which inhibits microbial growth, removing the need for preservatives. MACKAM® 50 ULB is stable across a broad pH range and compatible with both anionic and cationic surfactants. It enhances viscosity and boosts foam in anionic-based cleansers. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.