Surfactants - Amphoteric Available — Bulk Only

Sodium Cocoamphopropionate

SCA
CAS 68604-71-7 · Formula C7H14NNaO3

A coconut-derived amphoteric co-surfactant for liquid cleansing systems. Used as a secondary surfactant and co-surfactant in personal-care and household cleansing formulations alongside primary anionic surfactants.

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HS Code
3402.49
At a Glance
Material Family
Surfactants - Amphoteric
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Surfactancy · Cleaning / Degreasing
Functional Roles
SODIUM COCOAMPHOPROPIONATE
CLEANSINGFOAMINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
Applications & Use Cases
  • Personal-care cleansers: Secondary surfactant in shampoos, body washes, and hand soaps
  • Household cleaning: Co-surfactant in liquid detergents and dishwashing formulations
  • Surfactant systems: Amphoteric component blended with primary anionic surfactants
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request

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.

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HS / Tariff Classification
Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
3402 . 49
Chapter 34
Soap, organic surface-active agents, washing and lubricating preparations, waxes
Heading 34.02
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 3402.49
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Chemical Identity
CAS Number
68604-71-7
Molecular Formula
C7H14NNaO3
INCI Name
SODIUM COCOAMPHOPROPIONATE
Full Description

Amphoteric organic surface-active agent (CAS 68604-71-7) derived from coconut fatty acids, supplied as an aqueous concentrate. Used as a secondary surfactant and co-surfactant in personal-care and household cleansing formulations alongside primary anionic surfactants.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is sodium cocoamphopropionate used for?

Sodium cocoamphopropionate (SCA, CAS 68604-71-7) is an amphoteric, coconut-derived surfactant supplied as an aqueous concentrate. It is used as a secondary surfactant and co-surfactant in shampoos, body washes, hand soaps, and household cleaning formulations, blended with primary anionic surfactants.

Is sodium cocoamphopropionate the same as cocamidopropyl betaine?

No. Both are amphoteric co-surfactants, but they are chemically distinct: sodium cocoamphopropionate (CAS 68604-71-7) is an imidazoline-derived amphopropionate, while cocamidopropyl betaine is an amidopropyl betaine. They have different INCI names and CAS numbers.

What is sodium cocoamphopropionate derived from?

It is derived from coconut fatty acids and supplied as an aqueous amphoteric surfactant concentrate. Request the CoA for active content and specification.

What HS code applies to sodium cocoamphopropionate?

It is classified under HS 3402.49 (other organic surface-active agents). Confirm the destination-country tariff line and request the CoA and SDS with your order.

How is bulk sodium cocoamphopropionate packaged?

As an aqueous concentrate, it is typically supplied in drums or totes to personal-care and household-cleaning manufacturers. Request a bulk quote with your target volume and the active-content spec you require.

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