WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Surfactant

78

Good

CAS Number: 133934-09-5

About WHEAT GERMAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

A wheat germ-derived betaine surfactant that cleanses, conditions, and boosts foam with low irritation.

Detailed Analysis

Wheat germamidopropyl betaine (CAS 133934-09-5) is an amphoteric surfactant derived from wheat germ fatty acids conjugated with dimethylaminopropylamine and betainized. It provides multifunctional properties: cleansing, foam boosting, antistatic, hair conditioning, and viscosity control. Wheat-derived ingredients may pose concerns for those with wheat/gluten sensitivity. No GHS hazards.

What It Does

ANTISTATIC CLEANSING SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING SURFACTANT - CLEANSING VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ gentle cleansing
  • ✓ hair conditioning
  • ✓ foam boosting

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ wheat-derived — potential concern for gluten-sensitive individuals

Safety Score

78

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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