murphyPalm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Palm-Derived Betaine
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm kernel oil, a natural fat extracted from the kernels of oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis).
Synthesized by amidation of palm kernel fatty acids with dimethylaminopropylamine, followed by carboxymethylation to create the betaine structure.
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, palm kernel acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
61789-40-0
Form
Liquid
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
Locks in moisture
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EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing (CIR report on the ingredient group)
CIR report statement covering this group of ingredients / not tested individually (CIR 518)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.9–5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR