Myristamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “N-(carboxymethyl)-N, inner salt, SOFTAZOLINE MPB, VISTA MAP, (carboxymethyl)dimethyl-3-[(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]propylammonium hydroxide, ACB 14
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Myristamidopropyl betaine
AKA: N-(carboxymethyl)-N, Inner salt, SOFTAZOLINE MPB, VISTA MAP, (carboxymethyl)dimethyl-3-[(1-oxotetradecyl)amino]propylammonium hydroxide, ACB 14
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that removes dirt and oil while conditioning hair and skin. It also reduces static and creates a luxurious lather.
Formula
C21H42N2O3
Mol. Weight
370.60
CAS #
59272-84-3
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
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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
Traditional Use
Synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from myristic acid, developed in the late 20th century for use in gentle cleansing products; no traditional use.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
CANADApermitted
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR