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. 2024 May 21;40(3):361–375. doi: 10.1007/s43188-024-00243-2

Table 8.

Systemic exposure doses (SEDs) of cocamidopropyl betaine for dermal application

Category of product Product Maximum concentration (%) Estimated daily exposure to
a cosmetic product
(mg/kg/day)
SED
(mg/kg/day)
Rinse off skin & hair Shower gel 30.01) 2.79a) 0.41850
Shower milk 30.01) 2.79a) 0.41850
Hand wash soap 30.01) 3.33a) 0.49950
Hand cleansing liquid soap 30.01) 3.33a) 0.49950
Solid soap 30.01) 3.33a) 0.49950
Liquid soap 30.01) 3.33a) 0.49950
Shampoo 30.01) 1.51b) 0.22650
Hair conditioner 30.01) 0.67a) 0.10050
Hair mask 30.01) 0.78b) 0.11700
Mask 30.01) 0.25c) 0.03750
Cleansing milk 30.01) 7.34c) 1.10100
Cleansing gel 30.01) 7.34c) 1.10100
Exfoliating scrub 30.01) 0.37c) 0.05550
Leave-on skin & hair Hair oil 9.02) 0.95b) 0.04275
Hair styling products 9.02) 5.74a) 0.25830
Styling gel 9.02) 4.64b) 0.20880
Styling foam 9.02) 20.71b) 0.93195
Serum 6.03) 11.63c) 0.34890
Facial make-up Prime face 6.03) 13.52c) 0.40560
Eye make-up Eyeliner 3.04) 0.08a) 0.00120
Brow liner 3.04) 0.08c) 0.00120
Make-up remover Make-up remover 30.01) 8.33a) 1.24950
Deodorant Nonspray 2.05) 22.08a) 0.22080

1)Concentration reported in China: Rinse-off products

- Concentration reported in FDA VCRP: 2)Hair noncoloring, 3)Leave-on products, 4)Eye area, 5)Deodorant (Underarm)

a)reference[33]

b)reference[34]

c)reference[35]