Amphoteric surfactant
LAURYL DIETHYLENEDIAMINOGLYCINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An amphoteric amino-acid-type surfactant used in cleansers for mild lather and irritation mitigation. Broadly tolerated, with usual checks on residual amines and impurity profile required.
Skin benefits
- Amphoteric surfactant providing mild cleansing
- Improves foaming and reduces irritation when combined with anionic surfactants
- Useful in baby and sensitive-skin cleansers
Known concerns
- Amphoteric surfactants can carry residual amine and chloroacetate impurities
- Potential for sensitisation in a minority of users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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Same plant / compound family
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