Cocamido propyl betaine, a versatile amphoteric surfactant widely used in personal care products, exhibits a range of intriguing physical and chemical properties. The following table presents a overview of its key physical and chemical attributes, essential for understanding its applications.
| Property | Status |
| Physical State | Liquid |
| Color | Light Yellow |
| Odor | Slight |
| Odor Threshold | N/A |
| pH | 6 – 7 |
| Melting/Freezing Point | -8°C (18°F) |
| Boiling Point | >100°C (212°F) |
| Flash Point | >100°C (212°F) |
| Evaporation Rate | N/A |
| Flammability (solid, gas) | N/A |
| Flammability/Explosion Limits | N/A |
| Vapor Pressure @ 20°C | N/A |
| Vapor Density | N/A |
| Specific Gravity | 1.05 |
| Density | 8.75 lbs/gal |
| Solubility in Water | Complete |
| Partition Coefficient | N/A |
| Autoignition Temperature | N/A |
| Decomposition Temperature | N/A |
| Viscosity | 15 cPs |
