Cocamidopropyl Betaine

International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI):
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Common Name Ingredient Listing (FDA Approved):
Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Average Customer Rating:

(12 Reviews)

PRODUCT REVIEWS

Christina • Alabama Date Submitted:  01/27/2025 I Recommend This Product!

"Great price" COMMENTS:  Good quality and the lowest price around PRODUCT USED IN:   Liquid Soap & Washes, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Price • Nothing

Tami • Nevada Date Submitted:  08/10/2024 I Recommend This Product!

"Make my Whipped Soap and Scrubs Base" COMMENTS:  This product is excellent. Works amazing in my recipes for creating my own base for scrubs and whipped soaps. PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs

ZENEIDA • New York Date Submitted:  11/18/2023 I Recommend This Product!

"Bubbles, Bubbles" COMMENTS:  I use this in our shaving cream and shampoo as well. The lather created in my butter based line of products is exactly what I was looking for, PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shave Shampoo

Pam • Texas Date Submitted:  07/21/2023 I Recommend This Product!

"Great Products" COMMENTS:  I have been shopping here for years and you never disappoint. Great product very gentle. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shave Shampoo, Liquid Soap & Washes, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Hair Care

Donna • Florida Date Submitted:  06/25/2020 I Recommend This Product!

"love it" COMMENTS:  makes really awesome bubbles PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shampoo Bars, Soap - Shave Shampoo, Hair Care

Natalie • Connecticut Date Submitted:  06/08/2020 I Recommend This Product!

"Great" COMMENTS:  I like this ingredient to add bubbles to my bubble bath formula. It is very easy to add, not harsh and its affordable. PRODUCT USED IN:   Liquid Soap & Washes

Teia • Virginia Date Submitted:  06/08/2020 I Recommend This Product!

"Just the right bubble" COMMENTS:  This product gives just the consistency of bubbles needed for making scratch made bath products. PRODUCT USED IN:   Liquid Soap & Washes, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Bubbles/foam produced • Packaging • Nothing

Josey • Pennsylvania Date Submitted:  07/15/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Foaming bath whip" COMMENTS:  I make my own foaming bath whip, this surfactant performs perfectly in my formula! It enhances lather and leaves the skin soft and smooth. I plan to make some bubble wands and bubble bath, so I will definitely need to order the gallon size. What I love about this surfactant is the pH isn't as high as some of the other gentle surfactants. So it's easier to control the pH of the final product. PRODUCT USED IN:   Bath Fizzies & Salts, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs, Face Care

Anita • Arkansas Date Submitted:  07/12/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Bubbly!" COMMENTS:  Great product for adding bubbles to my foaming sugar scrubs, bath fluff, and shave soap. No problems using it in my recipe and it's super bubbly. PRODUCT USED IN:   Soap - Shave Shampoo, Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Great value with free shipping threshold • Easy to work with • Lovely bubbles

Taneka • District of Columbia Date Submitted:  06/11/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Bubble up " COMMENTS:  Great product! Added a little to the crystal shower gel and it worked great!, PRODUCT USED IN:   Liquid Soap & Washes

Ellen • New York Date Submitted:  05/28/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Great product" COMMENTS:  Love this foaming agent ive been using it in bubble scoops and other products and it works very well the price is great and the amount is awesome im def. Buying this product again i love the size selection. The shipping was fast PRODUCT USED IN:   Exfoliants & Sugar Scrubs THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • The size selection • The performance • Absolutely nothing

Charmane • Arkansas Date Submitted:  04/05/2019 I Recommend This Product!

"Powerful stuff" COMMENTS:  I was trying out a different BB recipe when I was using this. In combination with SLSA this is some powerful stuff at a very low dose. About .8% of total batch weight even just a crumble off the bath bombs and the water was extremely silky smooth. The bath bombs didn't survive sadly but they feel so nice even when the crumbly bits are mixing into the water. Extremely effective. Great for the price. PRODUCT USED IN:   Bath Fizzies & Salts THINGS I LIKE   THINGS I'D LIKE TO CHANGE • Everything

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CC Questions And Answers

"What is the difference between bubble up and cocamidopropyl retainer? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: clifford   |   May 22, 2025 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer They come from two different suppliers.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 29, 2025 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"At what percentage can this be added to MP soap? Thank you." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Kimberly   |   April 29, 2025 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer 1-2%   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 01, 2025 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be used as a bubble bath straight from the bottle for kids? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Gina   |   February 23, 2024 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer No, this would need a co-surfactant.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 23, 2025 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi, what is the maximum percent for shower gel./ body wash and facial cleansing? It would be nice to post the percent so custumer won't ask. Thank you" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Michelle   |   February 07, 2024 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Usage rates for Shampoo is 5%-10%, for Body Wash it is 5%-15% combined with a co surfactant. We will update the website.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 09, 2025 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hello, can this be added to Castile soap? If so what is the recommended amount? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Letitia    |   February 18, 2024 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Both cocamidopropyl betaine and castile soap serve as cleansing agents, but castile soap is usually seen as the milder choice. This is because it is primarily derived from plant-based oils and does not contain harsh chemicals. In contrast, cocamidopropyl betaine is a synthetic surfactant that may irritate certain skin types, particularly at higher concentrations. It is commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoos and body washes. Can you add it? Sure, but generally speaking the castile soap is used as a more "natural" choice.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: January 07, 2025 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi! I am looking for an alternative to coco betaine that is NOT derived from coconuts. I have a couple of people who severely allergic coconuts and anything derived from coconuts…. I want to also make different shampoos and such but can’t seem to find anything on here? Do you have recommendations?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Alexandra   |   September 02, 2024 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Hi you might want to use a palm derived product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 06, 2024 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I was reading a scientific journal that said Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Coco Betaine are similar but different. Coco Betaine would be considered the natural version where as Cocamidopropyl Betaine would be the synthetic version, and easier accessible. I see that the name of yours is Coco Betaine in parenthesis in the listing. Would it actually be Coco Betaine? Thank you so much for your help!" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Lindsay   |   August 27, 2023 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Our product is Cocamidopropyl Betaine. It is a synthetic.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 31, 2024 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What's the active substance percentage and the recommended usage rate for your CAPB? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Anna   |   August 02, 2023 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The active percentage is 29-31%   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 09, 2024 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If I add this to CP soap, is it still considered soap or is it then a cosmetic?" Posted By: Glenda   |   September 06, 2023 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

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"I am making foaming bath salts. I know I have to add cocamidopropyl betaine to sodium coccyx isethionate noodles to get foam or bubbles but do I have to add a preservative to bath salts because CB is water based or do I just need to bake my bath salts at a low temp to dry up my mixture?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Dianne   |   September 29, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You don't need to add a preservative to foaming bath salts.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 07, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What should be the final pH of the formulation using the Cocamidopropyl Betaine???" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Melissia   |   July 10, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The product is water-soluble in a wide pH range. As a general rule, we would recommend maintaining a final pH between 3 and 6, though you will find some resources that recommend 3-7.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 17, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I wonder if this or any of the other surfactants/bubbling agents can be used to make bubble solution. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Ronni   |   July 26, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We don't have information on making bubble solution.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 11, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is it necessary to heat this product up when using it to make a shower gel/body wash?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Dee   |   July 26, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Heating both slightly will help incorporate the product into the base, but it is not always necessary.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 10, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be use in bathbomb? What is the recommendation rate ?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Rere   |   June 06, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We offer a similar recipe for Mardi Gras Bubble Bath Beads: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/handmade101/how-to-make-recipes/Mardi-Gras-Bubble-Bath-Beads.aspx   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: July 15, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If using this in a bubble bar formulation, will it suspend mica/glitter in the bath water? If so, will I need to use Polysorbate 80?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Breann   |   April 22, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You will need to use Polysorbate 80 to bind the mica with the bath water.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 05, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hello can this be added to the cleansing oil kit as a foaming agent?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Glennda   |   March 21, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Unfortunately not, as this is a water soluble product.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 25, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"This is a follow up to my question. So I tried the coco betaine in my rebatch soap I used 1 oz of Bubble up in the mix of 32 oz of rebatch soap. I also mixed in 1 tsp of Panthenol powder. The result was a great lather. Very good bubbles" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Tammy   |   February 18, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Thank you for your valuable feedback!   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 08, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"If I am making rebatched soap to turn into shampoo bars, can I use this for more lather/bubbles? Thank you. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Tammy   |   February 06, 2022 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This is something we have never tested, we have never added this to CP or HP soap.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 17, 2022 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be added to your Shea Sugar Scrub recipe to make it foamy/bubbly? and if so, how much can you add per 16 oz. of proudct?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jini   |   November 08, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You can add it, but it's likely that the oil in the sugar scrub will cut the lather thus, making it ineffective.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 09, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be used in foaming hand soap to increase the foaming action? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: LeeAnn   |   October 29, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this can be added to foaming hand soap.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 02, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Do u sell Capryl Capryl Glucoside or Decyl Glucoside??" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Melissia   |   August 26, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer No, but our sister company https://www.makeyourown.buzz/ does.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: August 26, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Thank u for responding   Posted By: Melissia   |   Date: August 26, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Howdy, can the Cocamidopropyl Betaine be used to make lotion? I ordered several containers. The recommendation says soaps, lotions, cosmetics? And isn't this a mild soap? Thanks " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Maryjo    |   June 21, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We do not recommend using this in lotions.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 25, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I can used for MP soap?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jeanette   |   June 03, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this can be added to MP soap.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: June 03, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I am kind or confused on the whole PH value thing. A shampoo should be around 5-6 PH? But I see alot of surfactants used that have high PH so how do they work in shampoo formulas? Especially when they are all different PH ranges.... Or do I have the idea wrong ?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Camisha   |   April 12, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Please join and reference our Facebook Group - Soap Makers Plus for help on this type of question. https://www.facebook.com/groups/857716157683702   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 14, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Hi can I use this in a whipped bath soap to get it more foamy?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jaydah   |   February 27, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this can be added to whipped soap.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 01, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"hello, does this need to be used when creating a powder shampoo (water activated) with SCI noodles ground up?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: fernanda   |   February 12, 2021 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We do not have experience making that type of product so we suggest you research that on your own.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 12, 2021 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this product be used in making a sulfate-free shampoo?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: TBJ   |   December 28, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes this can be used in shampoo making.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 28, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can I add this to cold process soap. For more bubbles" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Daphaniediary   |   December 18, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer We have never added it to CP soap, so you will have to test.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 21, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this a liquid or a powder?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Terry   |   December 02, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This is a liquid   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: December 02, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this considered as natural ingredient " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: EM   |   November 26, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Cocamidopropyl Betaine is derived from coconut oil but does go through processing. It is how you want to interpret the word "natural". We do not consider it but some do.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 27, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Does this go into the water phase? And when used as a secondary surfactant is 10% enough" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Cassandra   |   November 12, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this goes in the water phased. You will have to test the percentage rates for this to ensure your soap comes our as you desire.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: November 24, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is the difference between this and Bubble Up? They appear to be the exact same." Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: NICOLE   |   October 29, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer These products are very similar but have slightly different specs and are from different suppliers. Either would work well in your formula.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 30, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"can I add this to Castile soap? Would anyone know how much I should use? I'm also adding poly 80 and a FO. Should I be using a preservative or does the poly 80 act as one?" Click Here To View 2 answer(s) Posted By: Heff   |   September 04, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Bubble up can be used in castile soap. As far as usage goes, you would need to test in your recipe. We recommending adding 1 tbs per pound of soap and going from there until you reach your desired outcome. Polysorbate 80 is not a preservative, you would still need a preservative if there is any water in for formulation.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 04, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

Only adding the poly 80 so that I may be able to add a FO. This product is for the lather. No extra water is being added to the recipe.   Posted By: Heff   |   Date: September 04, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this consider a detergent?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sheilla   |   May 26, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This surfactant can be considered a mild detergent.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: May 26, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"I'm assuming that this is considered vegan?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Shirley   |   February 02, 2020 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this ingredient can be considered as vegan.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: February 03, 2020 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can Cocamidopropyl Betaine be transferred into my own container? is there a certain material that should be avoided? I'd like to transfer it into one of my glass pump containers, but im not sure about the material in the pumps dip tube. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Tyler   |   October 05, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Glass containers would be fine for storing your Cocamidopropyl Betaine.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: October 07, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"So it can be mixed in with a soap base. Can it also be mixed in to a homemade liquid soap base? I use Crothix to thicken my liquid soap base but it cuts down the lather so horribly ! " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Susan   |   September 28, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Yes, this can be added to a liquid soap base. We have used this in some of our liquid soap recipes.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 30, 2019 (1) Found this helpful. Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Does this product contain dimethylaminopropylamine? As a contaminant? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Stephen   |   September 01, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) is used in the manufacturing of the cocamidopropyl betaine. There is no residual content after processing is complete.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 18, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is the recommended usage rate?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Jessie   |   September 09, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer This would depend on what product is being made. You might want to look at our recipes that were made using Cocamidopropyl Betaine or Bubble Up: https://www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com/products/bubble-up.aspx   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: September 09, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is the active percentage? " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Julie   |   April 04, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer The active percentage is 29-31%.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 10, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Can this be used as is, by itself.? Or will it be to harsh.? Thank you. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: brianna   |   April 01, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer You can use this alone in the bath but you would get more bubbles by mixing in with a liquid soap base.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: April 02, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"Is this sulfate free.. " Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Maria    |   March 27, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer Cocamidopropyl Betaine is sulfate free.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 28, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"What is the expiration date for this product?" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Patrick   |   March 21, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer All our products are best used within one year.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 22, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No

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"How is this different from bubble up, or is it the same? Thank you" Click Here To View 1 answer(s) Posted By: Sarah   |   March 21, 2019 Email Me When This Question Gets Answered

Staff Answer It is basically the same product but this product is a different spec. They will both work in the same way.   Posted By: WSP Staff   |   Date: March 21, 2019 Was this answer helpful? Yes | No