COCOAMPHODIPROPIONIC ACID cosmetic ingredient

Description

Imidazolium compounds, 1-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-1(or 3)-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-norcoco alkyl

CAS# code (Chemical Abstracts Service)

68919-40-4

EC# code (European Community)

272-897-9

The functions of the cosmetic ingredient

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.

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.

SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE : Enhancing the water solubility of another surfactant.