Is Minkamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Minkamidopropyl Betaine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Minkamidopropyl Betaine
INCI: MINKAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Minkamidopropyl Betaine (CAS 124046-04-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant (amphoteric), cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant (amphoteric), cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
hydron;phosphate
InChIKey
NBIIXXVUZAFLBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - covered under CIR fatty acid amidopropyl betaine safety assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Minkamidopropyl Betaine.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Minkamidopropyl Betaine.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Anti-static agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Minkamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Minkamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Minkamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Minkamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Surfactant (amphoteric), cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 124046-04-4.
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