Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
DMAPA impurity — 3-dimethylaminopropylamine is the primary sensitization concern; request CoA showing DMAPA <0.01%. Amidoamine impurity — also a potential sensitizer. More suitable for rinse-off than leave-on formulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
DMAPA impurity — 3-dimethylaminopropylamine is the primary sensitization concern; request CoA showing DMAPA <0.01%. Amidoamine impurity — also a potential sensitizer. More suitable for rinse-off than leave-on formulations The EU classifies Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine functions as: Cleansing agent, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-foam boosting; amphoteric surfactant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (amidopropyl betaine derived from shea butter fatty acids).
What is the Margin of Safety for Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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