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Name : Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- INCI Name
- Cocamidopropyl betaine
- English name
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- CAS No.
- 61789-40-0
- CE No.
- 263-058-8 / 931-296-8
Origins
- Plant
- Synthetic
Providers
- BASF Dehyton K COS
- SEPPIC Amonyl 380 BA
- Inolex Lexaine CG-30
- Evonik Tego Betain
CosIng functions
- Antistatic
- Cleansing Agent
- Foaming Agent
- Hair Conditioning Agent
- Surfactant
- Viscosity Controlling Agent
Main functions
- Cleansing Agent
- Foaming Agent
Regulation
No restriction nor condition for use
Knowledge to date
Cocamydopropyle betaine (CAPB) is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. It is widely used in many cleansing products for its almost non-irritant properties for the skin and eyes: it helps ‘soften’ formulas and lighten the abrasive effect of cleansing bases, usually in combination with anionic surfactants.
Tox profile
A recurring, viral rumour associates it with allergenic properties resulting in rather rare, but severe eczema and various dermatitis types mainly on the face, scalp, and neck. Today, it seems widely recognized that the allergy cases were actually triggered by amines, residues produced during the manufacturing phase (amidoamine, dimethylpropylamine…).
Formulator's corner
By Carole André
In which products should it be used?
• All types of cleansing bases: shower gels, shampoos, bubble baths, foaming cleansing gels…
• Cleansing milk
