Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

(in 1,370 products)

1. Antistatic Agent - Reduces or eliminates the build up of static electricity.

2. Surfactant - Reduces the surface tension to allow mixtures to be formed evenly. Emulsifier is a specific type of surfactant which allows two liquids to mix together evenly

3. Viscosity Controlling Agent - Maintains or alters the thickness of a liquid, mostly used in cosmetics

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, similar to cocamidopropyl betaine, is derived from coconut oil. It is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant from the hydroxysultaine group. It allows water, oil, and dirt to mix, allowing things to become clean, therefore, it is found in various personal care products like shampoo, body wash, facial cleansers, hand soap, hair conditioner, and other products. It has uses as a foam booster, viscosity builder, and an antistatic agent.

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/83841