Is Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine
INCI: MACADAMIAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine (CAS Not widely published (analogous to Cocamidopropyl Betaine CAS 61789-40-0 but derived from macadamia fatty acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Amphoteric surfactant, foam booster, viscosity enhancer, hair conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not widely published (analogous to Cocamidopropyl Betaine CAS 61789-40-0 but derived from macadamia fatty acids)
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Function
Amphoteric surfactant, foam booster, viscosity enhancer, hair conditioning agent
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no prohibition or restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Macadamiamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Amphoteric surfactant, foam booster, viscosity enhancer, hair conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (analogous to Cocamidopropyl Betaine CAS 61789-40-0 but derived from macadamia fatty acids).
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