Is Sesamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Sesamidopropyl Betaine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sesamidopropyl Betaine
INCI: SESAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE [^1_11]
Sesamidopropyl Betaine (CAS Not individually assigned; structural analog of cocamidopropyl betaine (CAS 61789-40-0) [^1_10]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – foam boosting;. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned; structural analog of cocamidopropyl betaine (CAS 61789-40-0) [^1_10]
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Function
Skin conditioning; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – foam boosting; viscosity controlling [^1_11]
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; MoS >100 for CAPB analog at ≤6% leave-on and ≤30% rinse-off [^1_10]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sesamidopropyl Betaine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Sesamidopropyl Betaine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sesamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Sesamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sesamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Sesamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Skin conditioning; surfactant – cleansing; surfactant – foam boosting; viscosity controlling [^1_11]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; structural analog of cocamidopropyl betaine (CAS 61789-40-0) [^1_10].
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