This refers to surfactants that have different electrical charges at different pH levels. Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine has a positive or cationic charge at pH 6 or lower, and an anionic or negative charge at pH 6 and higher.
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This refers to surfactants that have different electrical charges at different pH levels. Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine has a positive or cationic charge at pH 6 or lower, and an anionic or negative charge at pH 6 and higher.