Dodecyldimethylhydroxypropylphospho Betaine (C12-PB)

>> Product Introduce

Dodecyldimethylhydroxypropylphospho Betaine (C12-PB)

Dodecyldimethylhydroxypropylphospho Betaine is a zwitterionic phosphate surfactant that integrates both cationic and anionic functionalities within a single molecular architecture. The molecule features a long-chain hydrophobic C12 alkyl tail attached to a quaternary ammonium group (cationic center) and a hydrophilic phosphate ester salt moiety (anionic center), which collectively impart exceptional surface-active properties. This unique amphoteric structure enables the product to exhibit excellent wetting, detergency, solubilization, emulsification, dispersion, antistatic performance, thermal stability, and remarkable calcium soap dispersing capability across a broad pH range. Compared to conventional anionic surfactants, C12-PB offers significantly lower skin and eye irritation while demonstrating superior resistance to alkali, electrolytes, and high-temperature environments, making it a versatile solution for demanding formulations. This product is classified as a general chemical with non-flammable and non-explosive characteristics, ensuring safe handling and storage in industrial operations.

>> Main Uses

Dodecyldimethylhydroxypropylphospho Betaine (C12-PB) is a versatile amphoteric phosphate surfactant widely utilized across multiple industrial sectors. In the oil and gas industry, it serves as an effective foaming agent for gas well deliquification (foam drainage) and foam flooding for enhanced oil recovery, demonstrating excellent foam stability and salt resistance even under high-temperature, high-salinity, and oil-containing conditions. Its superior oil-tolerant properties make it particularly valuable in complex reservoir environments where conventional foaming agents often fail. In industrial manufacturing, it is applied in textile, printing and dyeing, plastics, papermaking, and leather processing, where it functions as a penetrant, antistatic agent, flame retardant, emulsifier, fat-liquoring agent, defoamer, and calcium soap dispersant. In the leather industry specifically, it imparts superior softness to finished leather goods. Additionally, C12-PB is incorporated into daily chemical products such as detergents and cosmetics due to its amphoteric nature, low irritation, excellent foaming performance, and good compatibility with other surfactants, and it can also be utilized in composite gas hydrate accelerators to facilitate natural gas extraction.

>> Technical Specifications

>> Package and Storage Conditions

• Packaged in lBC tanks or blue plastic drums.

• Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place.

• Keep away from fire sources and oxidants.

• Avoid high temperatures and humid environments to prevent caking due tomoisture absorption.