Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine

Cetyl/Lauryl/Myristyl Hydroxysultaine molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Fatty Hydroxysultaine
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut, palm kernel, or soybean oils as the primary fatty acid source material. Synthesized through sulfonation and hydroxylation of fatty alcohols derived from these plant oils.
Betaines, C10-16-alkyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)dimethyl
CAS #
72869-77-3
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2024
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR