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C12-14 ALKYL DIAMINOETHYLGLYCINE HCL.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

A multifunctional amphoteric surfactant that serves dual roles as both a gentle cleanser and antimicrobial agent. This ingredient demonstrates superior tolerance compared to traditional antiseptics while maintaining broad-spectrum efficacy against bacteria and fungi. Its amphoteric nature allows it to adapt its ionic behavior based on skin pH, making it particularly suitable for sensitive skin formulations.

Summary

cleansing surfactant emulsifying antimicrobial

Science

Mechanism of Action

Functions as an amphoteric surfactant that targets microbial cell membranes by binding to phospholipids and proteins, disrupting the lipid bilayer structure and causing cellular content leakage that eliminates harmful microorganisms while providing gentle cleansing action

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 0.1–0.5%
Optimal

0.35%

Key findings

  1. 01 3D human skin model study showing reduced irritancy versus povidone-iodine and benzalkonium chloride at 0.2-0.5% concentration
  2. 02 Broad-spectrum antimicrobial efficacy demonstration as microbicidal amphoteric surfactant

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

Not typically subject to dusting practices due to its specialized antimicrobial and cleansing applications

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 5 – 7.5
0 7 14

Stability

Maintains stability under standard ambient conditions with pH-dependent ionic character that remains effective across skin-neutral ranges

Conflicts

  • Anionic surfactants
  • Strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0.5%
Sensitization risk Moderate

FDA-approved for food-contact surface sanitization (21 CFR 178.1010). Raw material solutions at 10-30% concentrations are corrosive, but cosmetic usage levels of 0.1-0.5% show acceptable safety profiles

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Moderate
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A well-tolerated antimicrobial surfactant that offers gentler alternative to harsh antiseptics while maintaining effective cleansing and antimicrobial properties.

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