APRICOTAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE cosmetic ingredient

Description

1-Propanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-[(1-oxoapricot)amino]-, hydroxide, inner salt

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

133934-08-4

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

ANTISTATIC : Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.

CLEANSING : Helping to keep the body surface clean.

HAIR CONDITIONING : Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

SKIN CONDITIONING : Maintaining the skin in good condition.

SURFACTANT - CLEANSING : Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING : Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilize foams in general.

VISCOSITY CONTROLLING : Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.