Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine

Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine 1
Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine 2
Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine 3
AKA: Coco Sunflower Amidopropyl Betaine, Coconut Sunflower Betaine, Amphoteric Surfactant
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, 3-Amino-N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-Dimethyl-, N-(C8-18 and C18-Unsatd. Acyl) Derivs., Hydroxides, Inner Salts
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
CAS #
61789-40-0
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphoteric surfactant combining coconut and sunflower oil derivatives, developed in the 20th century as a mild cleansing and conditioning agent.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR