Synthecol BT (Lauryl Betaine)

Synthecol BT is a mild foaming biodegradable amphoteric alkylbetaine surfactant that is used when making your own shower gels and shampoos.  It is a gentler alternative to SLS (Sodium Laurel Sulphate) and contains 30-32% Lauryl Betaine, 64% water, with the remaining 4-6% being the catalyst low DCA monochloroacetic acid.

It has a pH around 7.0 and usage is 15-50% of your recipe.

Low allergen and safe for babies, however like all soaps, it will irritate if it ends up in the eyes.

Skin irritation may occur if used in quantities higher than recommended.

Chemical Composition and Information:

• Water: CAS 7732-18-5 
• Lauryldimethylbetaine: CAS 683-10-3
• Monochloroacetic acid: CAS 79-11-8
• Physical state: Liquid
• Colour: Pale, colourless
• Odour: Mild fatty
• pH: 7.0
• Boiling point: 100 degC
• Density: ≈ 1 g/cm³
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Ecocert feedstock derived from non GMO plant derived coconut/palm oils.
   

COA and SDS available 

Current Batch Manufactured March 2022

For my long term customers, this is the same cocobetaine I have been stocking since 2006, it's just had a chemical name change due to rebranding.