Is Babassuamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine
INCI: BABASSUAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine (CAS 223704-95-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Amphoteric surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, hair and skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Amphoteric surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, hair and skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Read-across from CAPB (CIR 2012). Sensitization primarily from impurities (DMAPA, amidoamines). FDA warns against formulation with N-nitrosating agents.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Babassuamidopropyl Betaine.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
baby_pediatric
{"cas_number": "CAS-29024", "ingredient_class": "cleanser_baby", "pediatric_safety_rating": "good", "minimum_age_months": "0", "neonatal_safe": "yes", "premature_infant_safe": "insufficient_data", "skin_barrier_maturity_consideration": "Mild amphoteric surfactant", "transepidermal_absorption_risk_pediatric": "low", "systemic_exposure_concern_pediatric": "low", "dose_per_kg_body_weight_concern": "S…
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-90", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "cleansing", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "curly/coily", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", …
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "degrades_above_ph": "11.0", "degrades_below_ph": "3.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Betaine from babassu oil", "formulation_note": "Similar to CAPB", "source": "Formulation literature"}
surfactant
{"cas_number": "147170-44-3", "surfactant_type": "amphoteric", "chemical_class": "betaine", "charge_at_use_ph": "zwitterionic", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.05", "hlb_value": "15.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "143", "foam_quality": "creamy", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "88", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "7.1", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "good", "sebum_removal_efficiency":…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (2)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Babassuamidopropyl Betaine.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
Europe
Personal care
Europe
Personal care
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Babassuamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Babassuamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Babassuamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Amphoteric surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, hair and skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 223704-95-8.
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