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Myristyl 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?

(Carboxylatomethyl)dimethyltetradecylammonium

What does it do?

Myristyl Betaine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

EU regulatory status

Myristyl 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 Myristyl Betaine?

Myristyl Betaine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Carboxylatomethyl)dimethyltetradecylammonium

Is Myristyl Betaine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Myristyl Betaine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Myristyl Betaine do in cosmetic products?

Myristyl Betaine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.

What is the CAS number of Myristyl Betaine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myristyl Betaine is 2601-33-4.

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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