Palmitamidopropyl Betaine

AKA “Pendecamaine, Pendecamaina, Pendecamainum, Pendecamaine [INN:BAN], Pendecamainum [INN-Latin], Pendecamaina [INN-Spanish], 3-Palmitoylamidopropyl betaine, EINECS 251-306-8”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Palmitamidopropyl betaine

AKA: Pendecamaine, Pendecamaina, Pendecamainum, Pendecamaine [INN:BAN], Pendecamainum [INN-Latin], Pendecamaina [INN-Spanish], 3-Palmitoylamidopropyl betaine, EINECS 251-306-8

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 3

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 creates a luxurious lather and helps eliminate frizz and static.

Formula

C23H46N2O3

Mol. Weight

398.60

CAS #

32954-43-1

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

A synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from palmitic acid and betaine, developed in the late 20th century as a mild, conditioning cleansing agent suitable for delicate skin and baby formulations.