What is Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAS 68155-09-9)?
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAO) is a high-performance amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It appears as a light yellow liquid and is widely used in personal care and household products for its excellent foaming, cleaning, and mildness properties. It is often used in combination with anionic surfactants such as SLES to enhance foam and reduce irritation, providing a balanced and synergistic cleansing effect. Its compatibility with various surfactants makes it a versatile choice for formulations.
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAO) effectively boosts foam in both acidic and alkaline conditions and enhances formulation stability. Beyond its cleansing role, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide offers added value through biodegradability, low eye and skin irritation, and good viscosity control, making it ideal for mild and eco-friendly formulations.
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAO) is used as a foaming agent and stabilizer in bath products, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, chewing gum, and mouthwash.
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide In Shampoo
- Daily Shampoos: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide is commonly found in daily shampoos due to its gentle cleansing action. It helps to maintain the hair's natural moisture balance, making it ideal for regular use.
- Clarifying Shampoos: In clarifying shampoos, this ingredient helps to remove buildup from styling products and hard water minerals, leaving the hair feeling refreshed and revitalized.
- Color-Safe Shampoos: For color-treated hair, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide is a preferred choice as it cleanses without stripping away color, helping to maintain vibrant and long-lasting hair color.
- Sensitive Scalp Formulations: Shampoos designed for sensitive scalps often include Cocamidopropylamine Oxide due to its mildness and low irritation potential.
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAO) packaging and delivery
- Packing:200kg plastic drum or IBC tote (customizable)
- For samples, it is shipped by express , such as FEDEX,DHL,TNT& UPS, it takes around 3-7 days to recelve.
- For bulk order, we will recomend to ship by sea.
- If you have cooperated shipping agent in China , wecan ship to their warehouse for you.
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Why Purchase Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAO) from Gneebio?
Gneebio is a trusted manufacturer and supplier with over a decade of experience in the chemical industries. Our Cocamidopropylamine Oxide (CAO) is produced under strict ISO and GMP quality systems, ensuring high purity concentration in industrial applications. We offer:
- Product specifications (technical data sheet);
- COA and MSDS;
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