Surfactant

Cetyl Betaine

INCI: CETYL BETAINE
CAS 693-33-4 EC 211-748-4
(Carboxylatomethyl)hexadecyldimethylammonium
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant-Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

(Carboxylatomethyl)hexadecyldimethylammonium

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
693-33-4
EC Number
211-748-4
INCI
CETYL BETAINE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026