OLEAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE- ▸ Foam boosting: raises and stabilizes foam in surfactant cleansing systems
- ▸ Viscosity building: thickens liquid cleansers and washes
- ▸ Conditioning: antistatic and conditioning function in hair and skin care
- ▸ Co-surfactant: paired with anionic primary surfactants in cleansing bases
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Request SDS →Oleamidopropyl betaine (CAS 79851-53-9) is an amphoteric betaine surfactant derived from oleic acid. In personal-care and cleaning formulations it functions as a secondary surfactant, foam booster and viscosity builder, and provides antistatic and conditioning effect.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is oleamidopropyl betaine?
Oleamidopropyl betaine (CAS 79851-53-9, formula C25H48N2O3) is an amphoteric betaine surfactant derived from oleic acid, used in personal-care and cleaning formulations.
What is oleamidopropyl betaine used for?
It functions as a secondary surfactant and co-surfactant with anionic primary surfactants, a foam booster and foam stabilizer, a viscosity builder for liquid cleansers, and an antistatic/conditioning agent in hair and skin care.
How does oleamidopropyl betaine differ from cocamidopropyl betaine?
Both are amphoteric amidopropyl betaines, but they differ in the fatty group: oleamidopropyl betaine is built on oleic acid (a C18 unsaturated chain), whereas cocamidopropyl betaine is derived from coconut-oil fatty acids. This changes chain length, unsaturation, and CAS identity.
Why pair oleamidopropyl betaine with an anionic surfactant?
As an amphoteric co-surfactant it complements anionic primaries by boosting and stabilizing foam, building viscosity, and improving the overall cleansing system. It is formulated as a secondary surfactant rather than a standalone primary.
How is bulk oleamidopropyl betaine supplied?
It is typically supplied as an aqueous active solution in drums, totes, or IBCs; the active content is stated on the CoA. Send your quantity and destination for a quote; a CoA and SDS accompany bulk orders.