H-Soft® AO-35 is a 30% active, naturally derived C12 (cocoalkyl) amidopropyl dimethyl amine oxide. It is an extremely mild cleansing agent, skin conditioner, foam booster, and thickener, making it a highly functional surfactant. Its exceptional quality allows it to be used in many markets and applications.

Chemical Name: Cocamidopropylamine Oxide

Functions: Surfactant, Surfactant (Nonionic)

CAS Number: 68155-09-9

Labeling Claims: From Renewable Resources, Naturally Derived

Synonyms: Amides, coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl], N-oxides

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Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Home Care Applications
Recommended Uses & Known Applications
  • Due to CAO-35’s exceptional quality, it can be used in many markets and applications. It is derived from the renewable vegetable lipid found in coconut oil, making it a unique natural complement to hair shampoos, conditioners, and rinses as a conditioning agent/surfactant.
  • It provides excellent grease cutting and rinsing performance for quality dishwash detergents.
  • HI&I Cleaning formulations utilize H-Soft CAO- 35 to enhance detergency and foam and thicken at low pH levels.

Properties

Appearance
Clear, pale yellow
Odor
Mild
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Activity31.5 - 33.5%-
pH (at 10% Aqueous)6 - 8.5--
pH (Concentrated)5.5 - 8.5--
Free Peroxidemax. 0.3%-
Density (at 25°C)0.92 - 1g/ml-
Boiling Pointapprox. 212°F-
Flash Pointmin. 200°FOpen cup
Reactive Volatile Organic Compounds0%EPA

Packaging & Availability

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 Years
Storage, Stability and Handling Information

Store in a cool, well-ventilated place, out of direct sunlight. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up. Store away from incompatible materials. Store in accordance with local/regional/ national/international regulations.