SHIVASOL™ Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)
Manufactured by Shivtek Spechemi Industries Ltd, SHIVASOL™ Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) delivers excellent foam boosting, conditioning, viscosity building, and mild cleansing performance across a wide range of personal care and cleaning formulations.
Product Overview
High-Performance Amphoteric Surfactant for Gentle Cleansing Formulations
SHIVASOL™ Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, developed to enhance foam quality, improve formulation stability, and provide excellent skin compatibility. Supplied as a 30–35% aqueous solution, it offers outstanding compatibility with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants, making it a versatile ingredient for a wide range of rinse-off formulations.
Widely used in personal care, cosmetics, and industrial cleaning applications, SHIVASOL™ CAPB helps improve lather quality, increase viscosity, reduce irritation from primary surfactants, and provide a smooth cleansing experience while maintaining reliable formulation performance.
Industries & Applications
Supporting Manufacturers Across Diverse Industries
Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) is widely used in formulations requiring mild cleansing, stable foam, conditioning properties, and excellent surfactant compatibility.
| Industries | Applications |
|---|---|
| Shampoos & Hair Care | Used in shampoos, conditioners, and hair cleansers to enhance foam, improve viscosity, and provide a smoother cleansing experience. |
| Body Washes & Shower Gels | Improves lather quality, cleansing performance, and skin feel in body washes and shower gels. |
| Baby Care Products | Suitable for baby shampoos and gentle cleansing formulations designed for sensitive skin. |
| Facial Cleansers | Used in facial cleansers, micellar waters, and mild skincare formulations requiring gentle cleansing. |
| Personal Care Products | Used in liquid soaps, hand washes, and household cleaning formulations requiring mild surfactant performance. |
| Industrial Cleaning | Applied in mild industrial cleaning formulations where effective cleaning and improved skin compatibility are important. |
Product Specifications
| Property Name | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | SHIVASOL™ Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) |
| Chemical Name | Cocamidopropyl Betaine |
| Chemical Formula | C₁₉H₃₈N₂O₃ |
| CAS Number | 61789-40-0 |
| HS Code | 34021190 |
| Physical State | Clear to Slightly Hazy Aqueous Solution |
| Active Matter | 30–35% |
| Ionic Nature | Amphoteric |
| pH (10% Solution) | 5.0–7.0 |
| Solubility | Miscible with Water |
Key Benefits
Gentle Cleansing Performance
Provides effective cleansing with improved skin compatibility for rinse-off formulations.
Excellent Foam Boosting
Enhances foam volume, stability, and overall lather quality across personal care products.
Improves Formulation Mildness
Helps reduce the irritation potential of primary anionic surfactants for a gentler cleansing experience.
Broad Surfactant Compatibility
Works effectively with anionic, nonionic, and cationic surfactants, offering greater formulation flexibility.
Viscosity Building Properties
Helps improve product thickness and stability in shampoos, body washes, and liquid cleansers.
Conditioning Benefits
Leaves hair and skin feeling softer and smoother after use in rinse-off formulations.
