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Surfactant

TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS 91783-17-4 Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An amphoteric surfactant from beef-tallow fatty acids. Mild and conditioning like cocamidopropyl betaine, but the animal source and nitrosamine-impurity risk are caveats.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric surfactant
  • Conditioning foam
  • Reduces anionic-surfactant irritation

Known concerns

  • Animal-tallow source not vegan
  • Possible nitrosamine impurities if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Mild eye irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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