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Surfactant

RICINOLEAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS 86089-12-5 / 71850-81-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A castor-oil amphoteric surfactant — a sister to cocamidopropyl betaine that cleanses gently and boosts foam. Same family of mild but occasionally allergenic amidopropyl betaines.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric cleanser
  • Adds creamy foam and viscosity
  • Castor-oil-derived plant origin

Known concerns

  • Possible cocamidopropyl-betaine-style sensitisation
  • Trace residual amidoamine impurity
  • Slightly more skin-feel residue than CAPB

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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