Is Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine
INCI: SHEA BUTTERAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine (CAS Not publicly assigned (amidopropyl betaine derived from shea butter fatty acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cleansing agent, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-foam boosting; amphoteric. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (amidopropyl betaine derived from shea butter fatty acids)
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Function
Cleansing agent, surfactant-cleansing, surfactant-foam boosting; amphoteric surfactant
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in PCPC/INCI dictionary; analogous to cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) which is CIR-reviewed — safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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