Cetyl Betaine

Cetyl Betaine

AKA “Palmityldimethylbetaine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N, inner salt, (Carboxylatomethyl)hexadecyldimethylammonium, EINECS 211-748-4, BRN 3676787, AMPHOSOL CDB, MACKAM CET”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Cetyl betaine

AKA: Palmityldimethylbetaine, N-(carboxymethyl)-N, Inner salt, (Carboxylatomethyl)hexadecyldimethylammonium, EINECS 211-748-4, BRN 3676787, AMPHOSOL CDB, MACKAM CET

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

A gentle cleanser and conditioner that helps remove dirt while softening hair and skin. It also reduces frizz and creates a luxurious lather in shampoos and body washes.

Effective at 4.35%

Formula

C20H41NO2

Mol. Weight

327.50

CAS #

693-33-4

Form

Liquid

State

Liquid

See origin →

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

A synthetic amphoteric surfactant created in the mid-20th century as part of the development of gentler cleansing agents. Designed to replace harsher soap-based ingredients in shampoos and body washes.