Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quaternary ammonium compounds, [2-[[2-[(2-carboxyethyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]coco alkyldimethyl, hydroxides, inner salts
What does it do?
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of 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 - 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
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate 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 Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate?
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quaternary ammonium compounds, [2-[[2-[(2-carboxyethyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]coco alkyldimethyl, hydroxides, inner salts
Is Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate do in cosmetic products?
Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cocobetainamido Amphopropionate is 100085-64-1.
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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: 15/10/2010