| Agent Name |
Cocamidopropyl betaine |
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| CAS Number |
86438-79-1 |
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| Major Category |
Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Synonyms |
Cocamidopropyl betaine; Tegobetaine L7; N-Cocamidopropyl-N,N-dimethylglycine, hydroxide, inner salt; Cocoamidopropylbetaine; N-(Cocoamidopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-N-carboxymethyl ammonium, betaine; N-(3-Cocoamidopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-N-carboxymethylammonium hydroxide, inner salt; N-(3-Cocoamidopropyl)-N,N-dimethyl-N-carboxymethyl betaine; Coconut oil amidopropyl betaine; 1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts; Cocoyl Amide Propyldimethyl Glycine; [ChemFinder] |
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| Category |
Other Nitrogen Compounds |
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| Sources/Uses |
Used as a surfactant in shampoos and liquid soaps; [Kanerva, p. 965] |
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| Comments |
One of the allergens to which hairdressers may be exposed; [Kanerva, p. 965] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
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| Adverse Effects |
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| Skin Sensitizer |
Yes |
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