Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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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.
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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