MACKAMINE® CAO E 36

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MACKAMINE® CAO E 36 is a high-active grade of cocamidopropylamine oxide that remains stable over a wide pH range. It offers excellent foam boosting properties, viscosity building, and foam stability across various formulations. MACKAMINE® CAO E 36 is particularly effective when combined with alkyl sulfates or alpha-olefin sulfonates. Additionally, it acts as a conditioning agent, exhibiting cationic characteristics when formulated on the acidic side. Please submit a document request or general inquiry form if you’d like to access an SDS in another language.

INCI Name: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide

Chemical Name: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide

Chemical Family: Amine Oxides

Synonyms: Amides, coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], N-oxides

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Technical Data

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Amine Oxides
Chemical Name: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
INCI Name: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide
Cleaning Ingredients Functions: Foam Booster,
Foam Stabilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Amphoteric)
Cosmetic Ingredients Functions: Conditioner,
Foam Booster,
Foam Stabilizer,
Surfactant,
Surfactant (Amphoteric)
Technologies: Agrochemicals,
Cleaning Ingredients,
Cosmetic Ingredients
Product Families: Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients
Dispersants & Emulsifiers
Cleaning Ingredients — Cleaning Aids
Detergents & Degreasers,
Emulsifiers & Demulsifiers,
Wetting & Dispersion Aids
Cleaning Ingredients — Functional Additives
Foam Control Agents,
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers
Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals
Conditioners & Emollients,
Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants,
Rheology Modifiers,
Stabilizers
Cleaning Ingredients — Soaps & Surfactants
Amphoteric Surfactants
Cosmetic Ingredients — Surfactants & Cleansers
Amphoteric Surfactants

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims: Broad pH Stability,
Conditioning,
Foam Stability,
Hard Water Tolerance
HII Features: Cold Processable,
Foam Enhancement,
Hard Water Tolerance

Applications & Uses

Markets: HI&I Care,
Personal Care
Applications: Personal Care — Beauty & Care
Bath & Shower,
Hair Care,
Skin Care
HI&I Care — Home Care
Auto Care,
Dish Care
HI&I Care — Institutional & Industrial Care
Industrial Cleaning
Personal Care — Personal Hygiene
Hand Hygiene
Application Format: Gel,
Rinse Off
Bath & Shower Applications: Body Wash,
Shower Gels
Hair Care Applications: Shampoos & Rinses
Home Care Applications: Car Wash,
Detergents,
Dishwash Detergents
I&I Cleaning Applications: Detergents
Skin Care Applications: Face Wash
Use Level: 5 - 10% (Hand Dishwash), 5 - 10% (Body Wash), 2 - 5% (Face Wash), 10 - 15% (Car Wash), 5 - 10% (Neutralising Shampoos)

Properties

Physical Form

Soluble In

Appearance

Clear to pale yellow liquid*

Stable in

Hard Water

Compatible with

Anionic, Nonionic Surfactants, Cationic, Amphoteric

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Specific Gravity (at 25°C)	1.05	-	-
Density (at 25°C)	1.05	g/ml
Glycerin Content	approx. 3
Gram Negative Bacteria	Absent
Total Plate Count	max. 100	CFU/g	-

Specifications


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Amine Oxide Content (MW = 308)	32.5 - 34.5	%	TH044
Dry Matter	36.0 - 38.0	%	Calc
pH Value (at 20°C, 5% Aqueous)	6.0 - 8.0	-	TH002
Hydrogen Peroxide Content	max. 0.09	%	TH035
Free Amine Content (MW = 292)	max. 0.30	%	TH044
Color	max. 100	Hazen	TH173

Note

* IN001

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: Detergents Directive EG/648/2004
Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
DSL (Canada),
IECSC (China),
KECI (Korea),
TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Regional Availability

Europe

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life: 24 Months
Storage Conditions: Store in vented containers below 35°C in a dry place out of direct sunlight. If material becomes hazy after exposure to cold gently heat to 35°C and mix before use. Handle between 15°C – 60°C. Avoid prolonged exposure to heating as this may lead to degradation. Mackamine® CAO E 36 has a shelf life of 730 days