Dodecyl Dimethyl Betaine(BS-12)
Basic infomation:
INCI name: Dodecyl Dimethyl Betaine
Trade name: Yeser® BS-12
CAS No.: 683-10-3
Molecular formula: RCH2N+(CH3)2CH2COO–
Source: Self-produced
Standard executed: QB/T 4082
Packaging: in 200KG plastic drum or 1000KG IBC tank
Dodecyl Dimethyl Betaine, commonly known as BS-12, is a widely-used amphoteric surfactant. It maintains high activeness in both acidic and alkali solutions. Thanks to its mildness and excellent compatibility with other surfactants, it has been a trending surfactant increasingly used in many mild household detergents and personal care products, especially in gentle baby care products.
In addition to its emulsifying, wetting, and cleaning properties as a surfactant, Yeser® BS-12 also features good conditioning properties in hair care products and anti-statics softening abilities in fabric care products.
Yeser Chemicals is a world-leading producer of Dodecyl Dimethyl Betaine in quality and scale, with a 50,000 MT annual output capacity. Yeser® BS-12 is globally used and praised by many big names, such as P&G, Unilever, Liby, 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 97%.
Stability/Shelf life:
Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with potent oxidizing agents.
Store in a cool, dry, and dark place.
Under proper storage conditions, the shelf life of BS-12 is 12 months.
Recommended dosage:
The recommended dosage of BS-12 in detergents, personal care products, and cosmetics is 1.0%-10.0%
Also known as:
- Betainelauryldimethylaminoacetate
- Dimethyldodecylbetaine
- Dimethyllaurylbetaine
- Dodecyldimethylbetaine
- Genagen LAB
- Lauryl-N-methylsarcosine
- Laurylbetaine
- Lauryldimethylaminoacetate betaine
- N,N-Dimethyl-N-laurylglycine inner salt
- N-Lauryl-N,N-dimethyl-a-betaine
| Items | Standards |
|---|---|
| Classification | Amphoteric surfactant |
| Appearance (25℃) | Colorless to light yellow transparent liquid |
| Odor | Characteristic odor |
| pH value (10% Aqueous solution, 25℃) | 6.0~8.0 |
| Color (Gardner) | ≤80 |
| Sodium chloride content, % | ≤8.0 |
| Free amine content, % | ≤1.0 |
| Active matter content, % | 28.0～32.0 |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0% | Softening agent | |
| 0.2% | Conditioner, Emulsifier | |
| 0.3% | Conditioner | |
| 10.0% | Primary Surfactant | |
| 12.0% | Secondly Surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 6.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 2.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 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 |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 42.0% | Primary surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 2.0% | Secondary Surfactant | |
| 0.4% | Thickener | |
| 1.0% | 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(5.5-6.5) | pH Adjuster |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 43.0% | Primary surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 1.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 13.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 2.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 0.6% | Thickener | |
| 1.0% | 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(5.5-6.5) | pH Adjuster |
| Ingredient | Wt, % (as is) | Function |
|---|---|---|
| 43.0% | Primary surfactant | |
| 8.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 4.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 2.0% | Secondary surfactant | |
| 0.4% | Thickener | |
| 0.1% | Moisturizer | |
| 1.0% | 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(6.0-6.5) | pH Adjuster |
Frequently Asked Questions
We are the producer and undoubtedly a world leading producer of Dodecyl Dimethyl Betaine(BS-12).
Both our quality and output capacity are among the top 5.
Dodecyl Dimethyl Betaine(BS-12) is very mild and well tolerated by the skin.
Yeser® BS-12 produced with quality raw materials and by a regulated process is undoubtedly safe to use in many detergents and personal care products.
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