Tallowamidopropyl Betaine

INCI: TALLOWAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

CAS Number
91783-17-4
Function
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed amidopropyl betaines as a class

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

BSE/TSE bovine origin; DMAPA impurity is the primary allergen — not the betaine itself; must control synthesis to minimize residual DMAPA

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tallowamidopropyl Betaine safe in cosmetics?

BSE/TSE bovine origin; DMAPA impurity is the primary allergen — not the betaine itself; must control synthesis to minimize residual DMAPA The EU classifies Tallowamidopropyl Betaine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tallowamidopropyl Betaine allowed in the EU?

Tallowamidopropyl Betaine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tallowamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetics?

Tallowamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant – Cleansing, Surfactant – Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91783-17-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tallowamidopropyl Betaine?

adequate 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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