English Name: Lauramidopropyl betaine (abbreviated as LAB)
Alias: Dodecanoylamidopropyl betaine, Cocamidopropyl betaine, etc.
Molecular Formula: There are two forms, C19?H38?N2?O3? and C20?H40?N2?O3?, which may vary depending on the synthesis method and purity.
Molecular Weight: 342.52 and 356.54 respectively.
CAS Number: 4292 - 10 - 8
EINECS Number: 224 - 292 - 6
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Light yellow or pale yellow transparent liquid.
Solubility: Highly soluble in water, with good solubility.
Stability: Stable in nature, with certain stability to acids and alkalis.
pH Value: The pH value of a 1% aqueous solution is usually between 5.0 and 6.5.
Product Characteristics
Low Irritation: It has low irritation to skin and eyes, and is suitable for personal care products.
Excellent Surface Activity: It has excellent foaming, foam - stabilizing and thickening properties, which can produce rich and stable foam and adjust the viscosity of products.
Good Compatibility: It can be well - compatible with anionic, cationic and non - ionic surfactants. There is a synergistic effect when compounded, which can reduce the irritation of traditional surfactants.
Hard Water Resistance and Antistatic Property: It has good hard water resistance and antistatic property, can maintain good performance under hard water conditions, and can make hair or fabrics have antistatic effect.
Biodegradability: It has good biodegradability, meets environmental protection requirements, and is friendly to the environment.
Application Fields
Daily Chemical Products: Widely used in medium and high - grade shampoos, body washes, hand sanitizers, foam facial cleansers and other products. It is the main component of mild baby shampoos, baby bubble baths and baby skin - care products. It is an excellent softening conditioner in hair - care and skin - care formulas.
Household Detergents: It can be used in the preparation of household detergents, such as laundry detergents and dish - washing liquids, which can improve the washing effect and is mild to the skin.
Industrial Applications: It can be used as detergents, wetting agents, thickeners, antistatic agents and bactericides, and is also used in industrial fields such as oil fields, fire - fighting and textiles. In the textile and printing and dyeing industry, it is an excellent soft - processing agent.
Production Method: Usually, lauric acid and N,N - dimethylpropylenediamine are used as raw materials to react at a specific temperature to obtain N,N - dimethyl - N’ - lauroyl propylamine, which is then reacted with sodium chloroacetate in an organic solvent (such as ethanol), and the ethanol is distilled off under reduced pressure to obtain the product.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging: Usually packed in plastic barrels or iron barrels, such as 200Kg plastic barrels or iron barrels.
Storage: It should be stored in a cool and dry place, away from direct sunlight and high temperature. During storage, the container should be well - sealed to prevent the product from getting damp and deteriorating.