Is Formamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Formamidopropyl Betaine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Formamidopropyl Betaine
INCI: FORMAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Formamidopropyl Betaine (CAS Not widely published — verify via CosIng/PCPC dictionary) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Amphoteric surfactant / cleansing agent (betaine class). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely published — verify via CosIng/PCPC dictionary
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Function
Amphoteric surfactant / cleansing agent (betaine class)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Formamidopropyl Betaine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Formamidopropyl Betaine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Formamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Formamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Formamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Formamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Amphoteric surfactant / cleansing agent (betaine class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published — verify via CosIng/PCPC dictionary.
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