Basic Informations of Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Product Name: Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- English Aliases: Potassium N-cocoyl glycinate, KCG
- Industry Abbreviation: KCG, Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Other Language Names: German: Kaliumcocoylglycinat; French: Potassium cocoyl glycinate; Japanese: ヤシ油财富グリシンカリウム
- CAS Number: 301341-58-2
- Molecular Formula: C28H53KNO5+
- Molecular Weight: 522.82 g/mol
- EINECS Number: 620-582-5
- Product Grades: Cosmetic Grade (Mainstream), Pharmaceutical Grade (High Purity), Industrial Grade (Low Purity)
- Main Uses: Mild surfactant, detergent, foaming agent, emulsifier; used in personal care, household cleaning, and special care products.
Physicochemical Properties of Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Appearance and Odor: Clear to slightly yellow liquid or white to off-white powder or granules, with a slight characteristic odor.
- Solubility: Easily soluble in water, forming a clear solution; slightly soluble in ethanol.
- Boiling Point: No fixed boiling point (decomposes upon heating).
- Melting Point: 120-130℃ (decomposes).
- Density: 1.10-1.20 g/cm³ (25℃).
- pH (1% aqueous solution): 7.0-9.0 (25℃).
- Purity: ≥95% (active ingredient content).
- Other Properties: Good biodegradability (BOD5/CODcr > 0.5), good compatibility.
- Stability: Stable within the pH range of 5.0-10.0; avoid prolonged high-temperature storage.
Supplementary Technical Details for Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Production Method: Cocoyl chloride reacts with glycine under alkaline conditions, followed by potassium salt formation.
- Acute Toxicity (LD50): Oral LD50 in rats: >2000 mg/kg (virtually non-toxic)
- Chronic Toxicity: High safety with long-term use, no irritating cumulative effects.
- Upstream and Downstream Products (Raw Materials): Cocoyl chloride, glycine, potassium hydroxide, purified water
- Upstream and Downstream Products (Downstream): Facial cleanser, shower gel, hand sanitizer, sensitive skin skincare products, baby care products
- Quality Standards: Complies with cosmetic raw material standards (INCI included), GB/T standards, and international cosmetic raw material standards.
- Detection Methods: HPLC (active ingredient content), potentiometric titration (pH value), loss on drying (moisture content)
- Transportation Methods: General cargo transportation (non-dangerous goods), sea, air, and land transport are available.
- Payment Terms: T/T (telegraphic transfer), L/C (letter of credit), Western… Union, sample payments are available via PayPal.
- Certifications:** ISO9001 Quality Management System Certification, GMP Cosmetic Raw Material Production Certification
- Quality Assurance:** Full inspection before shipment; each batch of products comes with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), ensuring quality meets standards.
Packaging and Storage of Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Packaging: Drum or 1kg/aluminum foil bag, 5kg/carton, 25kg/cardboard drum (lined with polyethylene bag), customization available.
- Storage: Store in a sealed, cool, and dry place, avoiding high temperatures (>40℃), humidity, and direct sunlight.
- Shelf Life: 24 months unopened (from the date of manufacture).
- CAS No.: 301341-58-2
- Molecular Formula: C28H53KNO5+
- Molecular Weight: 522.82 g/mol
- Precautions: Wear dust masks and gloves during handling; avoid storage with strong acids and strong oxidizers.
- After-sales Service: Provides COA and MSDS; free return and exchange for quality issues; provides application formulation technical support.
Applications of Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Cosmetic-grade Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an active ingredient in everyday personal care products (face, body, hair, etc.), often used in mid-to-high-end products, products for acne-prone skin, or baby products. It can effectively cleanse the skin while avoiding excessive degreasing that can cause dryness and tightness.
- Cosmetic-grade Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate can be used in oral care products (toothpaste, mouthwash), removing dirt from the mouth while maintaining moisture and comfort.
- Cosmetic-grade Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate can be used as an additive in hand soaps and shaving creams to prevent dry hands from over-washing or to provide rich lather during shaving, reducing friction with the razor.
- Pharmaceutical-grade Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate can be used in medical-grade sensitive skin cleansers and post-cosmetic surgery repair products, minimizing secondary damage to the skin when the skin barrier is compromised.
- Pharmaceutical-grade Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate can be used in products such as medical-grade baby wipes and gentle oral hygiene solutions, providing effective cleaning and enhanced safety for delicate and sensitive areas.
- Pharmaceutical-grade Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate can be added in small amounts to topical medical ointments, primarily as a co-emulsifier, to improve the gentleness of the ointment formulation.
- Industrial-grade Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is mainly used as an additive in industrial cleaning agents, textile auxiliaries, or high-end household cleaning agents (fruit and vegetable cleaners, silk and wool fabric washes).
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