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COCAMIDOPROPYLBETAINE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Cosmetology
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

This substance is a mixture of many individual substances and cannot be adequately represented by a single molecular structure. Used in shampoos, bubble baths and liquid handsoaps. Provides good foaming and foam liquid stabilization with excellent wetting properties. Compatible with anionic, cationic, and nonionic surfactants.

OBS

2-(N-cocamidopropyl-N,N-dimethylammonio)acetate: A semisystematic name in which "cocamido" stands for an amide derived from coconut fatty acids; the capital letters "N" must be italicized. The other names listed on this record are used as commercial names.

OBS

Also known under different trade names, such as: Emcol NA-30; FMB CAP B; Incronam 30; Jortaine CAB-35; Jortaine CFA-35; Unibetaine BA-35; Unibetaine BC-35; Unibetaine K.

OBS

CADG: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Cosmétologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

2-(N-cocamidopropyl-N,N-diméthylammonio)acétate : Nom semisystématique dans lequel «cocamido» représente un amide dérivé d'acides gras tirés de la noix de coco; les lettres majuscules «N» s'écrivent en italique.

Spanish

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