Almondamidopropyl Betaine
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Almondamidopropyl dimethyl glycine
What does it do?
Almondamidopropyl Betaine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Almondamidopropyl Betaine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Almondamidopropyl Betaine?
Almondamidopropyl Betaine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Almondamidopropyl dimethyl glycine
Is Almondamidopropyl Betaine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Almondamidopropyl Betaine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Almondamidopropyl Betaine do in cosmetic products?
Almondamidopropyl Betaine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Almondamidopropyl Betaine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Almondamidopropyl Betaine is 165586-98-1.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/01/2011