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Surfactant

LAURYL BETAINE

CAS 683-10-3
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A mild amphoteric surfactant — cleans gently and softens the sting of stronger surfactants like SLS. Very well tolerated at cosmetic levels; common in shampoos and body washes.

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric surfactant
  • Cleans gently while reducing irritation of co-surfactants
  • Boosts foam stability

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation undiluted
  • Possible trace amine impurity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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