Amphoteric imidazoline surfactant
CAPRYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An imidazoline amphoteric surfactant used as a foam booster and conditioning co-surfactant in cleansers, with class-typical impurity and historical nitrosamine concerns.
Skin benefits
- Mild amphoteric surfactant for cleansers
- Compatible with anionic and cationic systems
- Used as a foam booster and conditioning co-surfactant
Known concerns
- Imidazoline class can carry impurities of concern such as DEA-like residuals
- Potential mild eye irritation in concentrate
- Historical concerns about nitrosamine formation in mixed surfactant systems
- Limited modern SCCS review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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