Is Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate safe in cosmetics?
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate
Also known as: EINECS 309-206-8, quaternary ammonium compounds, [2-[[2-[(2-carboxyethyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]coco alkyldimethyl, hydroxides, inner salts
INCI: COCOBETAINAMIDO AMPHOPROPIONATE
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate (CAS 100085-64-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), emulsifier; zwitterionic/amphoteric. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), emulsifier; zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil via imidazoline chemistry
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted for cosmetic use; no restrictions. Listed in PCPC INCI Dictionary. Used in disinfectants, deodorants, skin disinfectants, and pharmaceutical applications
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Cleaning agent
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Solubility enhancer
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Known Synonyms
EINECS 309-206-8
quaternary ammonium compounds, [2-[[2-[(2-carboxyethyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]coco alkyldimethyl, hydroxides, inner salts
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Solubility enhancer
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Foamant
Regulatory Lists
active_ingredient
Europe
Pesticides
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate allowed in the EU?
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate do in cosmetics?
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate functions as: Surfactant (cleansing, foam boosting), emulsifier; zwitterionic/amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil via imidazoline chemistry. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 100085-64-1.
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