Babassuamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA: Babassu Oil Amine, Babassu Derived Conditioning Agent
Synthetic
Not Clean
OriginDerived from babassu palm oil fatty acids, this compound belongs to the quaternary ammonium surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through amidation of babassu oil fatty acids followed by dimethylation to create the cationic structure.
Amides, babassu oil, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]-
CAS #
223707-87-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Functions
Antistatic
Reduces Static
Reduces Flyaways
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
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Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR