Cocamidopropyl Betaine (Coconut Derived)
What is it?
Cocamidopropyl betaine is one of the most common surfactants used in personal care products. It is a chemical derived from coconuts.
How can I avoid it?
Skin contact with cocamidopropyl betaine is required for it to cause a rash. Discontinuation of exposure to products containing cocamidopropyl betaine should result in improvement and/or resolution of your dermatitis. By law, all products made in the U.S. for topical use have the ingredients listed either on the product package or the box that contains it, so check the labeling of your skin care products for this ingredient. If there is not enough information, ask your retailer or contact the company directly. At work, request a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to help identify potential sources of exposure.
Used in:
- Acne treatments
- Anal hygienic detergents
- Antiseptics
- Contact lens solutions
- Gynecological antiseptic syndets
- Household cleaning solutions
- Liquid laundry detergents
- Pet shampoos
- Personal care products
- Baby products
- Bath products
- Cosmetics
- Creams
- Deodorants
- Hair relaxers
- Hair colorants and styling products
- Liquid soaps
- Shampoos and hair care products
- Shaving products
- Toothpaste
Other names for cocamidopropyl betaine:
- Aerosol 30
- CADG
- CAPB
- Carsonam 3,32,33S,3147
- Cocamido betaine
- Cocoyl amide propyldimethyl glycine
- Cocamidopropyl dimethyl glycine
- Cocyl amide propylbetaine
- Emery 5430
- Euperlan PK 3000 AM
- Lexaine C
- Lonzaine C
- Merataine
- N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-(1-oxoconut, Amino-1- proananinum, hydroxide, inner salt
- Tego-betain
- Velvetex
Potential cross-reacting/co-reacting substances:
- 3-Dimethylaminopropylamine
- Cocobetaine
- Triethanolamine polyethylene glycol cocamide sulfate
- Other coconut derivatives
MC4999-84/Rev 05-2025
How safe is it?
Related Ingredients
Amidoamine (Strict Coconut Removal: Capb, Dmapa, Oapb, Other Coconut Derivatives Are Excluded From Shopping Lists)
Cocamide
Cocamidopropyl Lauroamphoacetate
Coco Betaine (Coconut Derived)
Cocoamidopropylamine Oxide
Dimethylaminopropylamine (Dmapa); (Strict: Coconut Derivatives, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Amidoamine, Oapd Are Excluded From Shopping List)
Peg-5 Cocamide
