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&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 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
Silicone-free Softening Shampoo Formula
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
Common Effective Facial Cleanser Formula
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
Amino Acid Deep-cleaning Facial Cleanser Formula
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
Amino Acid Hydrating Facial Cleanser Formula
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.

Typically, our Minimum Order Quantity(MOQ) for  Yeser® BS-12 is one 20″FCL(16 MT).

However, we accept mixed loading with other non-hazardous products, such as CAPBCDEA, CMEA, CAOSLESDimethicone, etc. 

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