Cocamidopropyl Amine Oxide

Cocamidopropyl Amine Oxide (CAO) acts as a versatile dual-action surfactant, distinguished by its superior conditioning capabilities and exceptional foam stability. It is a critical auxiliary agent for both hair care and skin care formulations, offering a sophisticated balance of performance and mildness.

In the personal care sector, it functions as a high-performance conditioning agent in shampoos. It helps repair damaged hair cuticles, effectively improving strand smoothness by up to 50% and reducing static electricity accumulation by 60%. When formulated with soap bases, it effectively neutralizes strong alkalinity, helping to stabilize the final product pH between 6.0 and 7.0, making it ideal for combination skin. In body washes, it generates a dense, luxurious foam that supports skin hydration—increasing moisture retention by 25%—thereby eliminating the tight sensation often associated with traditional cleansers.

Industrial and agricultural applications leverage its distinct physical properties. As an emulsifier in water-based coatings, it stabilizes pigment dispersion systems, reduces viscosity, and enhances leveling performance. In pesticide formulations, it acts as a synergist, improving the adhesion of the solution to plant leaves and reducing runoff. Furthermore, its robust heat resistance makes it suitable for high-temperature textile dyeing processes, while its biodegradation rate of over 90% ensures compliance with strict EU environmental standards.

Viscosity synergy and chemical stability are key technical advantages of CAO. Unlike some traditional thickeners, CAO exhibits a strong synergistic thickening effect when combined with anionic surfactants, allowing formulators to achieve desired viscosities with lower overall salt content. It displays unique ionic behavior: acting as a non-ionic surfactant in neutral to alkaline ranges but shifting to cationic characteristics in acidic environments, which provides enhanced substantivity and conditioning without the buildup often associated with silicones.

Why Choose Arshine? As a leading global supplier of chemical raw materials, Arshine Group is dedicated to providing comprehensive supply chain solutions. We go beyond simple distribution by ensuring every batch of Cocamidopropyl Amine Oxide meets rigorous quality standards through our specialized quality control system. With our extensive global logistics network and deep industry expertise, Arshine guarantees competitive pricing, timely delivery, and professional documentation support to streamline your production process. Partner with Arshine for reliability, quality, and sustainable growth.