- ▸ Surfactant: Mild primary or secondary surfactant for cleansers.
- ▸ Foam booster: High-lather performance in shampoos and body washes.
- ▸ Viscosity builder: Thickening in surfactant formulations.
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Disodium lauroamphodiacetate (CAS 68608-66-2) is an amphoteric surfactant made from an undecyl/coco imidazoline reacted with sodium chloroacetate and sodium hydroxide. Amphoteric surfactants of this class act as mild primary or secondary surfactants with high foam and viscosity-building character in shampoos, skin cleansers, and household cleaning products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is disodium lauroamphodiacetate used for?
Disodium lauroamphodiacetate (CAS 68608-66-2) is an amphoteric surfactant used as a mild primary or secondary surfactant with strong foam and viscosity-building character. Typical outlets are shampoos, skin cleansers, and household cleaning products. RawSource supplies it for surfactant-system formulation.
How is disodium lauroamphodiacetate produced?
It is made by reacting an undecyl/coco imidazoline (4,5-dihydro-2-undecyl-1H-imidazole-1-ethanol) with sodium chloroacetate and sodium hydroxide, corresponding to CAS 68608-66-2. Actives content and ionic character are defined per supplied grade on the CoA.
What is the difference between lauroamphodiacetate and cocoamphodiacetate?
Both are amphoacetate-type amphoteric surfactants; the difference is the fatty chain feedstock (lauro/undecyl vs. coco), which affects foam, mildness, and viscosity-building behavior. Specify the exact INCI required so the correct grade is supplied.
What HS code is used for this amphoteric surfactant?
It falls under HS 3402.49 — organic surface-active agents (other than soap), other. Confirm the destination-country tariff line and any national suffix with your customs broker before shipping.
How is bulk disodium lauroamphodiacetate packaged and quoted?
RawSource ships surfactants in drums, IBCs/totes, and bulk to manufacturers. Active concentration, packaging, lead time, and pricing are quoted per order; provide volume and destination for a bulk quote. SDS and CoA accompany shipment.