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Coco-Betaine
Coco-Betaine
Moderate concern
Common cosmetic surfactant. Not approved as a food additive.
Found in
40 products
What it is
Cocamidopropyl betaine, an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine.
Surfactant/foaming agent; almost exclusively used in personal care, not food.
Why it's flagged
- contact allergen (cosmetic context)
- not a food additive
What regulators actually say
"Cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB) is a surfactant used in personal care products... Allergic contact dermatitis to CAPB has been attributed to two impurities, 3-dimethylaminopropylamine and amidoamine."
"Cosmetic ingredients are regulated under the FD&C Act and the Fair Packaging and Labeling Act."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Not approved as direct food additive; cosmetic use under FDCA
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as food additive; cosmetic regulated under EC 1223/2009
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