Solvay MACKINE® 401 Surfactant

Product Description: Mackine 401 is slightly soluble in water but becomes readily soluble when neutralized with acid, becoming a cationic surfactant. The tertiary amine group can also react with hydrogen peroxide, chloroacetate and aklylchlorides to form amine oxides, betaines and quaternary ammonium compounds. As a cationic surfactant, Mackine 401 becomes substantive to hair and provides conditioning properties. The degree of conditioning depends on the types of acid used. Lactic, citric and propionic acids have been found to be excellent choices. In addition, the salts formed with Mackine 401 are compatible with anionic surfactants and will not depress foam. This enables the development chemist to incorporate Mackine 401 into conditioning shampoos without introducing the negative effects found with quaternary ammonium compounds. Provides a very soft feel. INCI Name: Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine CAS: 67799-04-6 EINECS: 267-101-1 Uses: Liquid Conditioners, Cream Rinses and Cream Hair ConditionersInformation provided by Rhodia, Rhodia has been acquired by Solvay.