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Surfactant

COCO/OLEAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS 86438-79-1 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A mild amphoteric surfactant from coconut and oleic acids, used to soften harsher cleansers and produce foam. Generally well tolerated; rare allergy linked to manufacturing impurities.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric surfactant for cleansers
  • Reduces irritation of harsher co-surfactants
  • Good foam quality

Known concerns

  • Trace amidoamine and DMAPA impurities can sensitize skin
  • Allergic contact dermatitis reported with betaine surfactants

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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