Betaine

Rating:good

INCI name

  • BETAINE,

Alternative names

  • Betain,
  • Glycine,
  • Zuckerrübenextract,
  • Zuckerrüben-Extrakt,
  • pflanzl. Glycine,
  • Trimethylammonioacetat,
  • Betaine Salicylate,
  • Betaine Bisabolol,

Origin

  • synthetic,

Definition

  • Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt,

INCI function

  • antistatic,
  • Surfactant,
  • viscosity regulating,

Substance category

No information available

Characteristics

  • reduces static electricity by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface
  • reduces the interfacial tension of cosmetic products
  • contributes to an even distribution during application
  • increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products
  • Rather mild effect
  • Calms the skin
  • Gives moisture
  • Biologically well degradable
  • Good cleaning power
  • Tolerated by the skin and mucous membrane
  • approved for certified natural cosmetics

CAS-No.

  • 107-43-7,

EINECS/EILINCS-No.

  • 203-490-6,

Studies, literature and statements

Kursbuch Kosmetik, page 133

Gives hair volume, calms the skin, gives moisture.

Springer Lexikon Kosmetik, page 49

Mild surfactant. In bubble bath, body cleaning materials.

Körperpflegekunde und Kosmetik, page 101

The word 'betaine' is derived as a substance from sugar beets. Betain is tolerated by the skin and mucous membranes, builds stable foam and is biologically degradable. It possesses a good cleaning capability and it weakens the irritating activities of anionic surfactants. Due to mucous membranes' good tolerance, it does not burn in the eyes and is appropriate for baby shampoos and bath.

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