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Coco/Oleamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Amphitol 20AB, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, lauramidopropylbetaine, N-Laurylamidopropyl-N, N-dimethylbetaine, MACKAM DAB”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Coco/oleamidopropyl betaine
AKA: Amphitol 20AB, LAURAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, Lauramidopropylbetaine, N-Laurylamidopropyl-N, N-dimethylbetaine, MACKAM DAB
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-(mixed coco acyl and 9-octadecenoyl) derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR