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Surfactant

BABASSUAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS 223704-95-8
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Babassuamidopropyl betaine — mild amphoteric surfactant from babassu oil, used as cocamidopropyl betaine alternative. Good foaming with low irritation; rare amidopropyl-betaine allergy is the main concern.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric surfactant
  • Good foaming and viscosity boost
  • Plant-derived from babassu oil

Known concerns

  • Possible amidopropyl-betaine sensitization (rare)
  • Quality and purity vary
  • Manufacturing residues if poorly purified

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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