Amphoterics

GENTLE HIGH
FOAMING SURFACTANTS

When mildness matters

Try Verdant’s MACKAM® series for the gentlest touch

Amphoacetates,
Amphopropionates
Amphodiacetates

Amphoterics are gentle, high foaming surfactants that cleanse and have conditioning properties on skin and hair. They improve mildness and reduce the irritation potential of other surfactants such as anionics. They are ideal for sensitive skin and baby care.

SHAMPOO

Create mild products for textured hair and gentler clarifying shampoos.

BODY WASH

Design rinse-off products that leave skin feeling soft and smooth.

BUBBLE BATH

Formulate in a way that delivers a relaxing, sensory experience.

BABY CARE

Make extremely mild cleansing products for children and babies.

Featured ingredients

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MACKAM® 50 ULB

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

MACKAM^® 50 ULB is a high active grade of Cocamidopropyl Betaine made from a low colour and odour, vegetable feedstock. It is about 25% more concentrated than typical grades of CAPB which makes it hostile to microbial growth, eliminating the need for a preservative.

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MACKAM® BAB

Babassuamidopropyl Betaine

MACKAM^® BAB is a mild amphoteric surfactant that is derived from babassu oil that is grown organically in the Amazon basin of Brazil. It is stable over a wide pH range and it is compatible with anionic, nonionic and cationic surfactants.

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MACKAM® CB-35 & MACKAM® BBFLA

Coco-Betaine

MACKAM^® CB-35 is an alkyl betaine that is stable at acid /alkaline pH. It is biodegradable, improves overall foam quality, and helps improve formulation mildness in personal care applications.

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MACKAM® 35 UL HA & MACKAM® CAB 818U

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

MACKAM^® 35 UL HA is a preservative-free grade of cocamidopropyl betaine with no unsaturation. It contributes outstanding viscosity-building and foam-boosting to personal care and industrial, home & hygiene formulations.

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MACKAM® 2C

Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Verdant’s MACKAM^® 2C is one of the mildest amphoteric surfactants of its class. In personal care formulations such as shampoos, bubble baths, and body cleansers, it has a very good foaming performance, which is not affected by the hardness of water, presence of oils, soap and grease, or changes to pH.

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MACKAM® 2CSF-40 CG

Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate

Verdant’s MACKAM 2CSF-40CG is a salt-free grade that helps solubilize conditioning agents into shampoos and body washes. MACKAM 2CSF-40CG is a high foaming surfactant that is an ideal choice for mild shampoos and cleansers such as neutralizing shampoos and other specialized formulations.

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BABASSU & COCONUT BODY WASH

Amphoterics are perfect for mild cleansing. This sample formula for a gentle cleansing shampoo with MACKAM CS and apple cider vinegar delivers a delightfully foamy experience that leaves hair clean, conditioned and manageable. And it’s vegan!

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What our tchnical expert has to say

“Amphoterics are some of the mildest surfactants available. I love working with brands to help them make gentle products that are still delightfully foamy .”

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