Chemical Name: Cocoamidopropyl Betaine
Synonyms: CAPB, Coco-betaine
CAS Number: 61789-40-0
Use: Surfactant in personal care and cleaning products
Manufacturer: Listed on product packaging or supplier documentation
Emergency Contact: Available through chemical supplier or local emergency agency
Address: See product documentation for producer details
GHS Classification: Eye irritation, skin irritation
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation; may cause allergic skin reaction; avoid breathing vapors or spray
Pictograms: Exclamation mark shows risk to eyes and skin
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective gear, avoid contact with skin and eyes, wash thoroughly after handling, seek medical advice if symptoms appear
Name: Cocoamidopropyl Betaine
Chemical Family: Amphoteric surfactant
Concentration: Usually 30% active matter in aqueous solution, rest is water and impurities
Impurities: Can include sodium chloride, amidoamine, glycerin, other related substances, amount varies by supplier
Inhalation: Move outside, get fresh air, keep comfortable, consult physician if symptoms last
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water, use mild soap, get medical help for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse carefully with clean water for several minutes, remove lenses, continue rinsing, call medical support if discomfort continues
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, drink water to dilute, do not induce vomiting, get medical help if feeling unwell
Extinguishing Agents: Use water fog, foam, dry chemicals, or carbon dioxide
Hazards from Fire: Heated containers may burst, may give off fumes like nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, amines
Firefighter Protection: Wear full protective suit and self-contained breathing apparatus
Additional Recommendations: Cool exposed drums with water spray, prevent runoff to drains
Personal Protection: Wear gloves, goggles, boots, protective clothing
Environmental Precautions: Keep out of drains, waterways, and soil
Cleanup Method: Contain spill, absorb with sand or inert material, place in proper waste container
Decontamination: Wash site with water and detergent, ventilate area
Disposal: Material collected must go to a proper hazardous waste facility
Safe Handling: Avoid skin or eye contact, do not inhale vapors, do not eat, drink, or smoke during use
Storage Conditions: Keep container sealed, store in cool, dry, ventilated place, away from strong oxidizers or acids
Technical Measures: Use proper grounding, avoid static buildup, label containers clearly
Packaging Materials: Use original or compatible chemical-resistant containers
Workplace Controls: Use local exhaust or general ventilation
Personal Protective Equipment: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles or face shields, long-sleeve clothing, suitable footwear
Hygiene Practices: Remove contaminated clothing, wash hands thoroughly after handling, avoid hand-to-mouth contact
Occupational Exposure Limits: No specific values set, handle with standard precautions for surfactants
Appearance: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Slight, characteristic
pH (neat): 5.0 to 7.0
Boiling Point: Above 100 °C
Flash Point: Not applicable—product is water-based
Solubility: Fully miscible with water
Density: About 1.05 g/cm³
Viscosity: Low to medium at room temperature
Melting Point: Below 0 °C (freezes at low temperatures)
Vapor Pressure: Low, as it is aqueous
Stability: Stable under normal storage and handling conditions
Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with strong acids, strong oxidizers
Decomposition Products: Nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, amines upon strong heating
Incompatible Materials: Avoid strong acids, oxidizing agents, reducing agents
Acute Toxicity: May cause irritation on skin, eyes, and lungs
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis or eczema
Sensitization: Can trigger allergies for susceptible individuals
Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, eye contact, inhalation of mists
Carcinogenicity: Not classed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity and Reproductive Toxicity: No evidence in standard use
Health Hazards: Main risks include irritation and potential allergic response
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to fish and aquatic organisms in concentrated release
Persistence and Degradability: Biodegradable under aerobic conditions
Bioaccumulation: Product does not bioaccumulate
Mobility: Mobile in water, may travel through soil to groundwater
Other Adverse Effects: Large spills may disrupt wastewater treatment, foaming in surface water
Waste Disposal: Collect material for chemical waste collection by licensed facility
Contaminated Packaging: Rinse, then dispose through hazardous waste channels
Relevant Laws: Follow local, national, and international waste regulations
Do Not: Release to environment undiluted or in large quantities
UN Number: Not regulated for most shipping routes
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous under ADR, IMDG, IATA
Packing Group: Not applicable
Environmental Risk: Not considered a marine pollutant in normal packaging
Precautions: Use sealed drums or totes, secure in transit, label with contents
Labelling Requirements: Comply with GHS and local labeling practices
Inventory Listings: Registered in TSCA (USA), EINECS/ELINCS (EU), DSL (Canada), and similar global inventories
Regulatory Standards: Product meets REACH, OSHA, WHMIS, and CLP where required
Restrictions: Use only in accordance with cosmetic and cleaning product legislation
Other Notes: Review workplace-specific chemical safety rules and training requirements
