Cocamidopropyl Betaine
✓ EU AllowedIdentification
CAS Number 61789-40-0
EINECS / EC 263-058-8
CosIng Ref 75231
Chemical Name 2-[3-(dodecanoylamino)propyl-dimethylazaniumyl]acetate
IUPAC Name —
Formula C19H38N2O3
Mol. Weight 342.5 g/mol
InChIKey MRUAUOIMASANKQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Function & Classification
Primary Function Surfactant
Secondary Functions Amphoteric
Category Surfactants
Manufacturer BASF SE
EU Regulatory Status
Safety Profile
1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 0/5
Will not clog pores — safe for acne-prone skin
Skin Type Compatibility
Acne-Prone ✓ Safe
Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 200 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat, 90-day) CIR 2012
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
Dermal Absorption 1%
LD₅₀ Oral 4900 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 1.5 / 4.0
Formulation Guidelines
Benefits Foam booster; mildness enhancer
Suppliers & Documents
BASF SE 🇩🇪 Germany
Documents