Lauramidopropyl Betaine
AKA: 4292-10-8, Amphitol 20AB, Lauramidopropylbetaine, N-Laurylamidopropyl-N, N-dimethylbetaine, MACKAM DAB, MACKAM LMB-F, CHEBI:63555
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
(Carboxymethyl)dimethyl-3-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]propylammonium hydroxide
Formula
C19H38N2O3
Mol. Weight
342.50
CAS #
4292-10-8
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid; Other Solid
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
Traditional Use
Synthetic amphoteric surfactant created in the late 20th century as a gentler alternative to harsh anionic cleansers. Designed to reduce skin irritation while maintaining effective cleansing in shampoos and body washes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR