Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - dispersing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Arachidyl/Behenyl Betainate Mesylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - dispersing
surfactant that helps disperse solid particles uniformly throughout a formulation
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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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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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate 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 Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate?
Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Arachidyl/Behenyl Betainate Mesylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Is Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate do in cosmetic products?
Arachidyl/behenyl Betainate Mesylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - dispersing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
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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: 30/04/2020