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Amphoteric conditioner

COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINAMIDE MEA CHLORIDE

CAS 164288-56-6
67

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A coconut-derived conditioning surfactant that mildens cleansing systems and adds softness to hair and skin. Effective in shampoos and body washes, though the cocamidopropyl class can trigger sensitivity in some users.

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning and mild surfactancy
  • Foam stabilization in shampoos
  • Reduces harshness of anionic surfactants
  • Coconut-derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Cocamidopropyl class is a known scalp sensitizer for a subset of users
  • Possible residual MEA or amidoamine impurities
  • Eye irritation potential

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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