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Description :
Cetyl betaine is an antistatic and conditioning agent in cosmetics and personal care products, and a cleaning and foaming agent in personal care and cleaning products.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics and personal care products, cleaning products
Health Impacts: Cetyl betaine can be harmful if swallowed and can give skin irritation, cause allergic skin reaction, and lead to serious eye irritation is came into contact. Penetration enhancer - These chemicals allow ingredients in cosmetics and personal care products to be absorbed more easily through your skin. This is concerning when considering the toxicity of other ingredients in the product. Avoid using products containing penetration enhancers on damaged or broken skin.
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PubChem: Cetyl betaine (Accessed September 2024)