Stepan CompanyAMPHOSOL® HCG-HP
AMPHOSOL® HCG-HP is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil that provides foam boosting and viscosity building in a wide range of personal care, hard surface cleaning, and specialty foamer products. It is preserved with excess alkalinity, which allows the formulator flexibility when choosing a preservative for their finished formulation.
Brand:
- AMPHOSOL
Synonyms:
- 1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
Functions:
- Cosurfactant, Foam Booster, Surfactant, Surfactant (Amphoteric), Thickener, Viscosity Modifier
INCI Name:
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Benefit Claims:
- Foam Enhancement, Mild, Moisturizing, Viscosity Boosting
- Foam Enhancement
- Mild
- Moisturizing
- Viscosity Boosting
Certifications & Compliance:
- FDA Compliant, Kosher, Safer Choice
EC Number:
- 263-058-8
CAS Number:
- 61789-40-0
Markets:
- Food & Nutrition
- HI&I Care
- Personal Care
Appearance:
- Clear liquid (at 25°C)
Clearances:
- The international inventories (country clearances) for AMPHOSOL HCG-HP can be found in Section 15 of the Safety Data Sheet (SDS). It is the responsibility of the formulator to review the chemical control regulations for each country where the end product is intended to be sold or used.
HII Features:
- Foam Enhancement
- Increases Viscosity
Technology:
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
Chemical Name:
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Physical Form:
- Liquid
Health Effects:
- AMPHOSOL HCG-HP is slightly toxic orally (oral LD₅₀ rat> 1500 mg/kg) when used under neutral conditions.
Packaging Type:
- Bulk
- Drums
Labeling Claims:
- Bio-based
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Ethylene Oxide-free
- Naturally Derived
- PO-free
- Plant-Based
- Sulfate-free
- Sustainable
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Biodegradability:
- AMPHOSOL HCG-HP is readily biodegradable.
End Uses:
- Bubble Baths
- Shampoos
- Baby Products
- Hand Soaps
- Facial Cleansers
- Shower Gels
- Pet Shampoos
- Body Wash
Benefits:
- Naturally derived
- Preservative Free
- Includes natural moisturizer
| Characteristic name | Value | Unit of measurement | Test method |
| Actives Content | 31 | % | - |
| Cloud Point | -10 | °C | - |
| Color | 150 | - | Apha Scale |
| Density | 1.06 | g/ml | - |
| Flash Point | min. 94 | °C | PMCC Flash Point Tester |
| pH | 12 | - | - |
| Pour Point | -10 | °C | - |
| Regulated Volatile Organic Chemicals | 0 | % | U.S. EPA |
| Sodium Chloride | 5.25 | % | - |
| Solids Content | 36.5 | % | - |
| Viscosity (at 25°C) | 14 | cPs | - |
