Oatamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Oat amidopropyl betaine, Oat fatty acid amidopropyl betaine
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Oatamidopropyl betaine
AKA: Oat amidopropyl betaine, Oat fatty acid amidopropyl betaine
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
1-Propanaminium, 3-(oat-acyl)amino-N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-, inner salt, Science: Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
61789-40-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ingredient derived from oat proteins and betaine chemistry. Developed as a gentle, naturally-derived surfactant and conditioning agent for shampoos and body cleansers.
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
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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