Canolamidopropyl Betaine

INCI: CANOLAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS Number
Not specifically assigned (canola-derived analog of cocamidopropyl betaine)
Function
Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Analog CAPB: MoS >100 at ≤6% leave-on / ≤30% rinse-off

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Control DMAPA (3,3-dimethylaminopropylamine) and amidoamine impurity levels as these are the true sensitizers; CIR mandates formulation to be non-sensitizing; obtain supplier Certificate of Analysis specifying impurity limits; use at ≤3% in leave-on applications.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Canolamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?

Control DMAPA (3,3-dimethylaminopropylamine) and amidoamine impurity levels as these are the true sensitizers; CIR mandates formulation to be non-sensitizing; obtain supplier Certificate of Analysis specifying impurity limits; use at ≤3% in leave-on applications. The EU classifies Canolamidopropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Canolamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?

Canolamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Canolamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?

Canolamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Surfactant – Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not specifically assigned (canola-derived analog of cocamidopropyl betaine).

What is the Margin of Safety for Canolamidopropyl 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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