Lipex® Shea Betaine

1 of 17 products in this brand
Lipex® Shea Betaine is an amphoteric primary surfactant with foam-boosting and viscosity-building properties. Derived from shea butter, its unsaponifiables enhance mildness and reduce irritation. Free from PEG and ethoxylates, it is a viscous liquid at room temperature, yellow to amber in color.

INCI Name: Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine

Labeling Claims: Ethoxylates-free, Polyethylene Glycol (PEG)-free

Certifications & Compliance: 93/105/EC, 93/67/EEC, Directive 1999/45/EC, Directive 2000/21/EC, Directive 76/769/EEC, Directive 91/155/EEC, EC No.1907/2006, Regulation (EC) No 1488/94, Regulation (EEC) No 793/93

Benefit Claims: Irritation Reduction, Mild Surfactant, Water Soluble

Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Features & Benefits

Applications & Uses

Markets
Applications
Application Format
Hair Care Applications
Skin Care Applications
Application Information

Lipex® Shea Betaine is a primary surfactant for shampoos, shower gels and other cleansing products. Due to its mildness it is especially suited for baby care products, facial cleansers and other products for sensitive skin.

Properties

Physical Form
Appearance
Yellow to amber viscous liquid
Typical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sodium Citrate0.5%-
Hexylene Glycol0.6%-
Benzoic Acid0.3%-
SDS Physical and Chemical Properties
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Physical State (may vary)Solid or liquid--
ColorColorless to pale yellow--
OdorCharacteristic--
pH (10% aqueous solution)5.0 - 7.5--
Flash Pointmin. 290°C-
Soluble inWater--
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Sodium Chloridemax. 6%-
pH Value5.0 - 7.5%-
Solid Content34 - 38%-

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type
Packaging Information

Drums 200 kg

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 years
Storage and Shelf Life Information

Lipex® Shea Betaine should be stored in dark, dry and odour free conditions. Recommended storage temperature is 15-20°C or below. Don't store below 5°C as the product is sensitive to freezing. When stored in unopened original container according to recommended storage conditions, the recommended maximum storage time is three years from the production date.