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Surfactant

DIMETHICONE PROPYL PG-BETAINE

72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A silicone-betaine hybrid used as a mild conditioning surfactant. Combines silicone slip with betaine mildness; generally well tolerated, with limited public safety data on the exact molecule.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Conditions skin and hair without buildup
  • Mild silicone-derived surfactant
  • Improves spreadability and slip
  • Low irritation in rinse-off

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology data on this exact silicone-betaine
  • Not readily biodegradable like classic silicones

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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