Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride
AKA “Cocamidopropyl Betainamide MEA Chloride
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Cocamidopropyl betainamide mea chloride
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-[2[(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]2-oxoethyl]-N,N-dimethyl-, N-C12-18 acyl derivatives, chlorides
CAS #
164288-56-6
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, developed for use in mild cleansing formulations as a conditioning and softening agent in shampoos and body washes.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR