MACKAM® CAB 818U is a very light-colored, cost-effective grade of cocamidopropyl betaine, derived from a fully hydrogenated fatty source, ensuring no unsaturation and minimized color and odor. It provides excellent viscosity building and foam boosting in anionic-based cleansers and enhances hair manageability in shampoo formulations. MACKAM® CAB 818U is stable across a broad pH range and compatible with both anionic and cationic surfactants. It contributes to mildness, is biodegradable, and is self-preserving, requiring no added preservative due to its high pH. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Chemical Family: Alkyl Betaines, Betaines, Quaternary Ammonium Compounds

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Technical Data

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Home Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Use Level
2 - 6% (Shampoos & Bubble Baths), 5 - 10% (Body Cleansers), 1 - 6% (Liquid Hand Soaps), 3 - 12% (Hand Dishwash), 2 - 8% (Foam Cleaners)

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid*
Stable in
Hard Water
Compatible with
Anionic, Nonionic Surfactants, Cationic, Amphoteric
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)1.05
Density (at 25°C)1.05g/ml
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Plate Countmax. 10CFU/g-
Gram Negative BacteriaAbsent--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH Value (at 20°C, neat)11.0 – 12.0TH002
Colormax. 200HazenTH013
Sodium Chloride Contentmax. 5.5%TH033
Betaine by Extraction (369)28.0 - 32.0%TH041
Free Amine Contentmax. 0.30%TH179, By HPLC
Monochloroacetic Acidmax. 20ppmTH119
Glycolic Acid Contentmax. 0.5%TH174
Note

* IN001

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability
  • Europe

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
24 Months
Storage Conditions
  • Store in sealed containers below 30°C in a dry place out of direct sunlight. If material becomes hazy after exposure to cold gently heat to 35°C and mix before use. Handle between 15°C - 90°C.
  • Mackam® CAB 818U has a shelf life of 730 days.