Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
n = 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
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N,N-Dimethyl-N-(3-cocamidopropyl)-3-amnonio-2-hydroxypropylsulfonate
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Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine (CAHS) is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant from the hydroxysultaine group. It is found in personal care products (soaps, shampoos, lotions etc.).[1] It has uses as a foam booster, viscosity builder, and an antistatic agent.[1]
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- ^ a b Guin JD (2000). "Reaction to cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, an amphoteric surfactant and conditioner". Contact Dermatitis. 42 (5): 284. doi:10.1034/j.1600-0536.2000.042005276.x. PMID 10789849.
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Categories:
- Zwitterionic surfactants
- Antiseptics
- Cosmetics chemicals
- Antistatic agents
- Quaternary ammonium compounds