AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN

AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN is a liquid viscosity builder, foam booster, and anti-static agent suitable for creams, lotions, and rinse-off applications. It is ideal for bubble baths, shower gels, shampoos, rinses, hair conditioners, and facial cleansers, providing versatile functionality in cosmetic formulations.

INCI Name: Cetyl Betaine

Labeling Claims: Biodegradable, Preservative-free

Benefit Claims: Cold Processable, Compatibility, Easy To Handle, Mild Surfactant

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Bath & Shower Applications
Hair Care Applications
Personal Hygiene Applications
Skin Care Applications
Applications Information
  • AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN is a preservative-free mild surfactant derived from natural fatty methyl esters.
  • It is a unique, secondary surfactant, designed to improve the viscosity response of sulfate-free* surfactant systems and traditional anionic systems.
  • It is an enhanced amphoteric surfactant formulated for cold processing and easy handling. It can also be used as a mild primary surfactant, foam booster or static control agent.
  • AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN is compatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Clear liquid (at 25⁰C)
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
pH12.0--
Viscosity (at 25°C)50 - 300cPs-
Solid Content37wt %-
Flash Pointmin. 94⁰CPensky Martens Closed Cup
Sodium Chloride Content6.0%-
Critical Micelle Concentration20.4mg/L-
Cloud Point (Quick cool)-0.2⁰C-
Boiling Point98.5⁰C-
Pour Point (as is)-5.8⁰C-
Freeze Point-8.5⁰C-
Total Actives Content30%-
Color1.0Gardner-
Density1.026g/mL-
RVOC0.0%U.S. EPA
Storage Temperature60 - 110⁰F-

Regulatory & Compliance

Safety & Health

Environmental and Health Effects Information
  • AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN is biodegradable.
  • AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN is slightly toxic orally in rats (≥ 5000 mg/kg) and it is expected to be mildly to moderately irritating to eyes and not irritating to skin at ≤ 10% solution, when tested at neutral pH.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

Standard Packaging: AMPHOSOL CDB-HP is available in bulk, tote and drum quantities.

Please Note: When stored in drums, AMPHOSOL CDB-HP may experience gelling at the top of the container. Stepan recommends the use of the entire drum contents in the processing of your final product. If this is not possible, mild heat and agitation is recommended prior to use.

Storage & Handling

Storage and Handling Information
  • Normal safety precautions (e.g., gloves and safety goggles) should be employed when handling AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN.
  • Contact with eyes, nose or prolonged contact with skin should be avoided.
  • Wash thoroughly after handling AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN.
  • It is recommended that AMPHOSOL CDB-HP - STEPAN be stored in sealed containers and kept at temperatures between 60°F-110°F.
  • Avoid overheating or freezing.
  • If material is frozen, mild heat and agitation are recommended to ensure the material is homogeneous before use.