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Surfactant

MEADOWFOAMAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS -
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A mild plant-derived amphoteric surfactant chemically similar to cocamidopropyl betaine. It cleanses gently and is generally well tolerated when amidoamine impurities are controlled.

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric surfactant for face and body cleansers
  • Boosts foam and softens harsher anionic surfactants
  • Plant-derived from meadowfoam seed oil

Known concerns

  • Residual DMAPA and amidoamine impurities can cause sensitisation
  • CIR safety hinges on proper manufacturing controls
  • Some users sensitive to cocamidopropyl betaine react to all amidopropyl betaines

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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