Erucamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

AKA: Crosultaine E 30, 164118-71-2, ISOTAINE EAPHS, 1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N, Inner salt, 1-PROPANAMINIUM, 2-HYDROXY-N, INNER SALT, N-DIMETHYL-N-(3-(((13Z)-1-OXO-13-DOCOSEN-1-YL)AMINO)PROPYL)-3-SULFO-1-PROPANAMINIUM INNER SALT
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from erucic acid (a long-chain fatty acid) and dimethylaminopropylamine through synthetic chemical synthesis. Produced by amidation of erucic acid followed by hydroxysultainization to create the amphoteric surfactant.
1-Propanaminium, 2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-N-[3-[(1-oxo-13-docosenyl)amino]propyl]-3-sulfo-, hydroxide, inner salt
Formula
C30H60N2O5S
Mol. Weight
560.90
CAS #
164118-71-2
Form
Powder
State
Liquid, Other Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2017 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR