Description - Coco Betaine is a premium, plant-derived surfactant derived from coconut oil, prized for its mild yet effective cleansing and foaming properties. Perfect for high-end skin, hair, and body care formulations, it enhances lather, improves viscosity, and softens the impact of harsher surfactants. Its gentle, non-drying nature makes it ideal for sensitive skin and daily-use products, offering a silky, luxurious feel with every application. Active Surfactant Matter is 35%
Benefits -
Provides gentle cleansing without stripping natural oils
Enhances foam richness with larger bubbles and improved stability
Reduces irritation from stronger surfactants; ultra-mild and non-drying
Improves viscosity and texture of formulations
Keeps hair hydrated and soft in shampoo formulations
Safe and soothing for sensitive and baby skin
Suitable for 100% natural, organic formulations
Functions well as a primary surfactant in face washes, shampoos, body washes, conditioners, and handwashes
Uses:
Ideal for shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, hand soaps, and sulfate-free formulations.
Application - Used as a primary or secondary surfactant in rinse-off formulations.
How to Add to Formulation - Add Coco Betaine to the heated water phase (around 70°C / 160°F) or blend it with other surfactants. Mix gently to avoid foam formation. Incorporate during the surfactant phase before combining with oil or active phases.
Solubility - Water-soluble
pH Value - 5.0 – 7.0
Usage Rate - 2% – 40%, depending on the product type and cleansing strength desired.
How to Use - Melt Coco Betaine with other surfactants, then add to the heated water phase at 70°C. Blend until a uniform mixture forms. Once cooled to 40°C, incorporate the oil phase, stir thoroughly, and adjust the pH using citric acid as needed.