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OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE is an amphoteric surfactant derived from oats, primarily functioning as a gentle cleansing agent and foam booster in skincare formulations. It reduces surface tension to effectively emulsify oils and dirt, facilitating their removal, while also enhancing formulation mildness and contributing to viscosity control.

Summary

Cleansing Foam Boosting Surfactant Viscosity Controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates as an amphoteric surfactant, meaning it possesses both positive and negative charges depending on the pH, allowing it to interact effectively with various substances. Its surfactant properties enable it to lower the surface tension of liquids, which aids in the dispersion and removal of oil-based impurities and dirt from the skin. Furthermore, its amphoteric nature contributes to milder cleansing formulations by potentially mitigating the irritancy of other primary surfactants.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Betaine-type surfactants generally exhibit stability across a broad pH spectrum, performing optimally in neutral to slightly alkaline conditions. Degradation or decomposition may occur under conditions of strong acidity or alkalinity.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents
  • cationic ingredients (requires careful pH adjustment)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Max tested
30%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has deemed OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE, part of the amidopropyl betaine group, safe for use in cosmetics when formulated to ensure it is non-sensitizing. This determination emphasizes the importance of controlling potential impurities, such as 3,3-dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) and fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine (amidoamine), which are recognized sensitizers. For similar betaines, a maximum concentration of 6% in leave-on products and 30% in rinse-off products has been considered safe under these conditions. No specific SCCS opinion or FDA cosmetic ingredient status is available for OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

OATAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE is a valuable amphoteric surfactant for a wide array of cleansing products, offering mildness and foam-boosting properties, provided it is meticulously formulated to control potential sensitizing impurities.

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