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COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Functions: Anti-static, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling

allergy
May cause allergies

restricted
Restricted in some regions

Description

Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Lauramidopropyl Betaine are part of a class of chemicals called amidopropyl betaines. These compounds consist of various fatty acids bound to amidopropyl betaine. The fatty acids in Cocamidopropyl Betaine are derived from coconut oil.

References

  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review (CIR). 2010. Draft Final Amended Report on Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Related Amidopropyl Betaines. Pink Book 4, August 30-31, 2010.
  • Cosmetics Ingredient Review (CIR). 2010. Tentative Report: Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Related Amidopropyl Betains as used in Cosmetics. Pink Book 4, August 30-31, 2010.
  • EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
  • Foti C, Bonamonte D, Mascolo G, Corcelli A, Lobasso S, Rigano L, et al. 2003. The role of 3-dimethylaminopropylamine and amidoamine in contact allergy to cocamidopropylbetaine. Contact Dermatitis 48(4): 194-8.
  • NLM (National Library of Medicine). 2012. PubMed online scientific bibliography data. http://www.pubmed.gov.