AMPHOSOL® HCG

AMPHOSOL® HCG is a naturally-derived cocamidopropyl betaine with 30% actives. This mild amphoteric surfactant offers foam boosting and viscosity building across personal care, hard surface cleaning, and specialty foamer products. Like other products, it carries attributes such as being bio-based, kosher-certified, naturally derived, plant-derived, sulfate-free, and free of eo and po.

Brand: AMPHOSOL (29 products)

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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

Certifications & Compliance: Kosher

Benefit Claims: Conditioning, Foam Enhancement, Mild, Viscosity Boosting

Synonyms: 1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

Technical Data SheetSafety Data Sheet

Enhanced TDS

Knowde-enriched technical product data sheet

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims
Labeling Claims
HII Features
Product Attributes
  • Naturally derived - Stepan defines as derived from biorenewable resource originating from animal, plant or marine feedstock. All products noted as “naturally-derived” in this brochure have a minimum of 50% biorenewable carbon content (based on Stepan’s BCI calculation).
  • EO/PO-free
  • Contains residual glycerin
  • Amphoteric
  • Feedstock is Fatty triglyceride
Functional Properties
  • Primary or secondary surfactant
  • Foam booster
  • Viscosity builder
  • Compatible with anionics, nonionics and cationics
Biodegradability

Product is readily biodegradable.

Applications & Uses

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Cloud Point-3°C-
Actives Content31.1%-
Color125-Apha Scale
Solids Content36.6%-
Density1.06g/ml-
pH (10% in aqueous solution)5.5--
Pour Point-3°C-
Sodium Chloride Content5.5%-
Flash Pointmin. 94°CPMCC Flash Point Tester
Viscosity (at 25°C)14cPs-
Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals0%U.S. EPA

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Standard Packaging

AMPHOSOL HCG is available in bulk, tote and 55 gallon drum quantities.

Storage & Handling

Storage & Handling
  • Normal safety precautions (i.e., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMPHOSOL HCG. Contact with the eyes and prolonged contact with the skin should be avoided. Wash thoroughly after handling material.
  • It is recommended that AMPHOSOL HCG be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures between 40 °F (4 °C) and 110 °F (43.3 °C). Avoid overheating or freezing. If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.
  • Storage & Occupational exposure can occur primarily through skin contact or via inhalation of vapors and mists. Engineering controls, personal protective equipment, and other workplace practices should be used to control these exposures.