Canolamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Canola amidopropyl betaine”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Canolamidopropyl betaine
AKA: Canola amidopropyl betaine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, canola-oil acyl derivatives, inner salt
CAS #
223704-88-9
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant developed in the late 20th century derived from canola oil fatty acids and dimethylaminopropionate. Created to provide a gentler cleansing alternative to traditional sulfate-based surfactants.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR