Babassuamidopropyl Betaine

INCI: BABASSUAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS Number
223704-95-8
Function
Amphoteric surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, hair and skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Safe when impurities controlled (DMAPA <10 ppm, amidoamines <0.5%) and not formulated with N-nitrosating agents.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Babassuamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?

Safe when impurities controlled (DMAPA <10 ppm, amidoamines <0.5%) and not formulated with N-nitrosating agents. The EU classifies Babassuamidopropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Babassuamidopropyl Betaine?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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