Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine

INCI: COCO/SUNFLOWERAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS Number
Not individually assigned (blend of coconut and sunflower-derived amidopropyl betaines). Parent CAS: Cocamidopropyl Betaine 61789-40-0
Function
Surfactant – cleansing; foam boosting; antistatic; hair conditioning; viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA. Safety read-across from CIR CAPB review (2012): safe when formulated to be nonsensitizing

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Amidopropyl betaine blend identical to CAPB in safety profile; DMAPA impurity control is essential and nitrosamine formation must be prevented. Sunflower-derived component poses theoretical risk to individuals with sunflower seed protein allergy, though risk is extremely low in processed surfactant form.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?

Amidopropyl betaine blend identical to CAPB in safety profile; DMAPA impurity control is essential and nitrosamine formation must be prevented. Sunflower-derived component poses theoretical risk to individuals with sunflower seed protein allergy, though risk is extremely low in processed surfactant form. The EU classifies Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?

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

What does Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?

Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine functions as: Surfactant – cleansing; foam boosting; antistatic; hair conditioning; viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (blend of coconut and sunflower-derived amidopropyl betaines). Parent CAS: Cocamidopropyl Betaine 61789-40-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine?

adequate 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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