Behenyl Betaine
INCI: BEHENYL BETAINE
CAS 20748-86-1 (docosyldimethylglycine / docosyl betaine) EC 248-108-9
(Carboxylatomethyl)docosyldimethylammonium
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
(Carboxylatomethyl)docosyldimethylammonium
Purpose
Function
Surfactant, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, antistatic
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Amphoteric betaine surfactants are among the mildest surfactant classes; low irritation potential; generally well-tolerated even on sensitive skin. An amphoteric (zwitterionic) surfactant with a 22-carbon behenyl chain; excellent foam-boosting and viscosity-building properties; functions as a co-surfactant to reduce irritation potential of primary anionic surfactants; good compatibility across a wide pH range
US Note
Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; betaine-class surfactants are broadly accepted
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