English Name: Lauryl Betaine or Dodecyl dimethyl betaine
CAS No.: 68424-94-2
Molecular Formula: C₁₆H₃₃NO₂
Molecular Weight: 271.44
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance: Colorless to light yellow transparent viscous liquid.
Density: 1.04 g/mL at 20ºC.
Boiling Point: Approximately 414.52°C.
pH Value: Usually between 6.0 and 8.0.
Solubility: Easily soluble in water, and can form a stable solution with water.
Product Characteristics
Good Stability: It has excellent stability under both acidic and alkaline conditions, and is not easily affected by hard water, which can maintain its performance in different water quality conditions.
Excellent Compatibility: It can be well - compatible with anionic, cationic and non - ionic surfactants, and can be used in combination with various types of dyes and cosmetic raw materials.
Mild and Low - irritation: It has low irritation to the skin and good biodegradability, meeting the environmental protection requirements. It is suitable for formulating products for sensitive skin and children's cleaners.
Multifunctionality: It has excellent decontamination, bactericidal, softening, antistatic, foaming and foam - stabilizing properties, and also has a certain rust - proof ability.
Main Applications
Daily Chemical Field: It is mainly used to prepare shampoos, bubble baths, body washes, hand sanitizers, etc. It can be used as a foam - enhancing, efficiency - enhancing monomer and viscosity regulator, which can enhance the softness of hair and skin.
Textile Field: It can be used as a fiber and fabric softener and antistatic agent, and also as a shrink - proof agent for rabbit and wool. It helps to improve the hand feeling and wearing performance of fabrics.
Other Fields: It can be used as a calcium soap dispersant, bactericidal and disinfecting detergent, and can also be used as a gel emulsifier in the rubber industry, a fire - fighting foam agent. It is also a synergist for the pesticide glyphosate, and can be used to produce dyeing auxiliaries, rust - proof agents, metal surface processing auxiliaries, etc.
Dosage Recommendation: The general recommended dosage is 1.0% - 30.0%, and the specific dosage needs to be adjusted according to different application scenarios and formula requirements.
Packaging and Storage
Packaging: Usually packaged in 200 - kg plastic barrels or 1000 - kg IBC barrels, and there are also 50 - kg small - barrel packaged products.
Storage: It should be sealed and stored in a cool and dry place, and the shelf - life is generally one year.