Is OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE safe in cosmetics?
OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (CAS Not uniquely assigned in most public databases (oat-derived amphoteric surfactant)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned in most public databases (oat-derived amphoteric surfactant)
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Function
Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Allowed — not specifically restricted. CIR has reviewed the structurally analogous cocamidopropyl betaine and found it safe as used.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
no-cas-assigned
surfactant
needs-enrichment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE allowed in the EU?
OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE do in cosmetics?
OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned in most public databases (oat-derived amphoteric surfactant).
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