Coco/Oleamidopropyl Betaine

AKA “Amphitol 20AB, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, lauramidopropylbetaine, N-Laurylamidopropyl-N, N-dimethylbetaine, MACKAM DAB”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine

AKA: Amphitol 20AB, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, Lauramidopropylbetaine, N-Laurylamidopropyl-N, N-dimethylbetaine, MACKAM DAB

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle coconut-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil while conditioning hair and skin. It creates a rich lather and helps prevent static, leaving hair smooth and manageable.

Formula

C19H38N2O3

Mol. Weight

342.5

CAS #

86438-79-1

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.

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 modern synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut and oleic acids, developed as a mild cleanser and conditioning agent for personal care products.