Cocamidopropyl Betaine(CAB)

(CAB 35% / CAB 45%)

Basic infomation:

INCI name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Trade name: Yeser® CAB-35/ CAB-45

CAS No.: 61789-40-0

Molecular formula: RCONH(CH2)3N+(CH3)2CH2COO

Source: Self-produced

Standard executed: QB/T 4082

Packaging:  in 50KG/200KG plastic drum or 1000KG IBC tank

Cocamidopropyl Betaine, or CAB/CAPB for short, is a widely-used amphoteric surfactant. It's a mild coconut-derived active ingredient, increasingly used as an emulsifier, thickener, and foaming agent in various household detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics, especially in gentle baby care products, such as baby shampoos and baby bubble baths.

Thanks to its mildness and compatibility with other surfactants, Cocamidopropyl Betaine has been a popular choice as a primary or secondary surfactant in an extensive range of formulas. CAPB can have excellent synergistic effects with other surfactants in formulas, to achieve higher viscosity, richer foam, and lower irritation to the skin and eyes.

Like other betaine-based amphoteric surfactants, CAPB is effectively anti-microbial, being effective against various common bacteria and fungi such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pyogenes, Bacillus subtilis, Candida albicans, and Pityrosporum ovale. 

Yeser Chemicals is a world-leading producer of Cocamidopropyl Betaine in quality and scale, with a 100,000 MT annual output capacity. The user list of Yeser® CAPB includes many globally known names, including P&GUnileverLiby, and Dettol.


Features & Benefits: 

  • Excellent solubility and compatibility with other surfactants, resulting in great formulating flexibility. 
  • Mild and low irritation makes it perfect for formulating mild skin-touch products, such as baby shampoo, baby lotion and hand soap liquid.

  • With significant foaming, emulsifying, cleansing, and thickening ability, also with anti-static, anti-rust, and anti-corrosion properties.

  • With good hard water resistant property.

  • Made from natural coconut extract, with an excellent degradation rate of up to 98%.

Stability/Shelf life:

Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with potent oxidizing agents.

Store in a cool, dry, and dark place; Avoid direct sunlight.

Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of Yeser® CAPB is 12 months.

Recommended dosage:

The recommended dosage of Yeser® CAPB in detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics is 3.0%-10.0%

Also known as:

  • CAPB
  • CADG
  • Cocamido betaine
  • Cocamidopropyl dimethyl glycine
  • Cocoyl amide propylbetaine
  • Cocoyl amide propyldimethyl glycine
  • Cocoyl amide propyldimethyl glycine solution
  • N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxococonut)amino]-1-propanaminium Hydroxide, inner salt
  • 1-Propanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethy-3-[(1-oxococonut)amino]-, hydroxide, inner salt
    Quaternary ammonium compounds (carboxymethyl)(3-cocoamidopropyl)dimethyl, hydroxides, inner
    salts
Items Standards
CAB-35
Standards
CAB-45
Classification
Amphoteric surfactant
Amphoteric surfactant
Appearance (25℃)
Colorless to light yellowish liquid
Colorless to light yellowish liquid
Density, g/ml (25°C)
1.05
1.05
Color (Hazen)
≤100
≤100
Cloud point, ℃(1% water solution)
-3
-3
Flash Point, °C(1% water solution)
>94
>94
Freeze Point, °C
-10
-10
Active matter content, %
28.0~32.0
38.0~42.0
Solid content, %
33.0~37.0
43.0~47.0
pH value (1% aqueous solution)
4.0~7.0
5.0~7.0
Sodium chloride content, %
≤6.0
≤7.0
Free amine content, %
≤0.5
≤0.5
Ultra Grease-cutting Dishwashing Liquid Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
1.0%
Neutralizer
7.0%
Primary Surfactant
8.0%
Primary Surfactant
3.0%
Secondary Surfactant
0.5%
Chelating agent
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired vicosity
Thickener
q.s. to achieve desired pH(7-8)
pH Adjuster
Affordable Anti-Bacterial Hand Soap Liquid Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
3.5%
Primary Surfactant
3.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1%
Secondary Surfactant
PCMX
0.2%
Antiseptic agent
0.1%
Chelating agent
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired vicosity
Thickener
q.s. to achieve desired pH(7-8)
pH Adjuster
Ultra-concentrated Laundry Detergent Liquid Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
0.4%
Neutralizer
3.0%
Primary Surfactant
14.0%
Primary Surfactant
10.0 %
Secondary Surfactant
OP-10
4.0 %
Secondary Surfactant
4.0 %
Secondary Surfactant
0.2%
Chelating agent
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired vicosity
Thickener
q.s. to achieve desired pH(7-8)
Pearlescent Conditioning Shampoo Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
0.1%
Conditioner
3.0%
Conditioner
0.25%
Conditioner
14.0%
Primary Surfactant
4.0%
Primary Surfactant
1.2%
Secondly Surfactant, Pearlescing agent, Emulsifier
1.0%
Secondary Surfactant
4.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1.0%
Secondary Surfactant
0.5%
Opaquer, Thickener
0.1%
Chelating agent
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0)
pH Adjuster
Transparent Moisturizing Body Wash Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
1.0%
Moisturizer
1.0%
Moisturizer
12.0%
Primary Surfactant
2.0%
Secondly Surfactant
4.0%
Secondary Surfactant
2.0%
Secondary Surfactant
1.0%
Softening agent
0.1%
Chelating agent
q.s. to achieve desired vicosity
Thickener
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0)
pH Adjuster
Suspending Petal Shower Gel Formula
Ingredient Wt, % (as is) Function
16.0%
Primary Surfactant
5.0%
Secondary Surfactant
2.0%
Secondary Surfactant
7.0%
Suspending agent
0.1%
Chelating agent
q.s. to achieve desired vicosity
Thickener
Fragrance, Dye, Preservatives
q.s.
Additives
Deionized water
q.s. to 100%
Solvent, Carrier
q.s. to achieve desired pH(5.0-7.0)
pH Adjuster
Flower Petal
q.s.
Embellishment

Frequently Asked Questions

We are the producer and undoubtedly a world-leading producer of Cocamidopropyl Betaine(CAPB).

Both our quality and output capacity are among the top 5.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is very mild and well tolerated by the skin. 

CAPB produced with quality raw materials and regulated processes, meeting cosmetic-grade standards, is undoubtedly safe to use in many detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics.

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) published two safety assessments on CAPB, and both assessments conclude that CAPB is safe to use in personal care and cosmetic products. The first assessment was published in 1991. The Panel reopened the final report on CAPB in 2007, based on updated data available. This latest comprehensive Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocamidopropyl Betaine studies abundant data and cases and concludes that CAPB is safe to use in cosmetics as long as they are formulated to be nonsensitizing.

No. Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Coco Betaine are two different chemicals, although these two names are often used interchangeably.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine’s CAS registration number is 61789-40-0, and Coco Betaine’s CAS registration number is 68424-94-2. 

Coco Betaine is a natural surfactant, and Cocamidopropyl Betaine is synthetic. However,  Coco Betaine is more irritating and less biodegradable than Cocamidopropyl Betaine. 

No. Cocamidopropyl Betaine(CAPB) is synthetic. 

CAPB is produced through the reaction of coconut oil fatty acids (coconut oil or hydrolyzed coconut acid) with 3,3-dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA), which yields amidoamine as the intermediate. The amidoamine is then reacted with sodium monochloroacetate to produce CAPB. 

The production process of Cocamidopropyl Betaine is typical chemosynthesis. So even though the main raw material (coconut oil fatty acids) to produce CAPB is natural, it can not be classified as a natural compound.

As per the assessment of The Environmental Working Group (EWG), Cocamidopropyl Betaine(CAPB) is of low concern for Cancer. It’s also not related to Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity. However, CAPB may be a potential cause of skin irritation in some individual cases, although believed to be rare.

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