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Cocoamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB)

Safety Notes

Mild amphoteric surfactant; mildness booster; viscosity builder; rinse-off; generally well-tolerated; impurity concerns with DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) at high concentrations, sensitization risk from this impurity not from CAPB itself

Function & Common Use

Function

Surfactant (Amphoteric) / Cleansing

Category

Surfactant

Common In

Shampoos body wash face wash baby products

Origin

Vegetable (coconut)

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cocoamidopropyl Betaine safe to use in skincare?

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Mild amphoteric surfactant; mildness booster; viscosity builder; rinse-off; generally well-tolerated; impurity concerns with DMAPA (dimethylaminopropylamine) at high concentrations, sensitization risk from this impurity not from CAPB itself

Is Cocoamidopropyl Betaine allowed in India?

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Cocoamidopropyl Betaine used for in cosmetics?

Cocoamidopropyl Betaine functions as: Surfactant (Amphoteric) / Cleansing. It is commonly found in: Shampoos body wash face wash baby products.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS61789-40-0
EC263-058-8

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