Ricinoleamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “MACKAM RA, N-(carboxymethyl)-3-(((9Z, 12R)-12-hydroxy-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1-yl)amino)-N, inner salt, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-3-((12-HYDROXY-1-OXO-9-OCTADECENYL)AMINO)-N, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, N-(carboxymethyl)-3-[[(9Z”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Ricinoleamidopropyl betaine
AKA: MACKAM RA, N-(carboxymethyl)-3-(((9Z, 12R)-12-hydroxy-1-oxo-9-octadecen-1-yl)amino)-N, Inner salt, N-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-3-((12-HYDROXY-1-OXO-9-OCTADECENYL)AMINO)-N, HYDROXIDE, INNER SALT, N-(carboxymethyl)-3-[[(9Z
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser derived from castor oil that removes dirt and oil while conditioning hair and skin. It also creates a rich lather and helps products maintain their ideal texture.
Formula
C25H48N2O4
Mol. Weight
440.70
CAS #
86089-12-5, 71850-81-2
Form
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
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic zwitterionic surfactant derived from ricinoleic acid, developed in late 20th-century cosmetics as a mild cleansing and conditioning agent for shampoos and personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Ammonium Hydroxide
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Calcium Hydroxide
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Iron Hydroxide
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Magnesium Hydroxide
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Potassium Hydroxide
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Ricinoleamidopropyl Betaine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Ascorbate Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Aluminum Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Ammonium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Calcium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Iron Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Magnesium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Potassium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Sodium Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zinc Carbonate Hydroxide
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR