murphyWheat Germamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Wheat Germ Derivative, Mild Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from wheat germ oil and synthesized through amidation with dimethylaminopropylamine and betaine compounds. Produced by chemically reacting wheat germ-derived fatty acids with quaternary ammonium compounds through condensation synthesis.
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-wheat germ acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
133934-09-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating (CIR 518)
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2012
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR