Cocamidopropyl Betaine

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Cocamidopropyl betaine

Your patch test result indicates that you have a contact allergy to cocamidopropyl betaine. This contact allergy may cause your skin to react when it is exposed to this substance although it may take several days for the symptoms to appear. Typical symptoms include redness, swelling, itching and fluid-filled blisters. Where is cocamidopropyl betaine found? Cocamidopropyl betaine is used in personal care products like shampoos, hand soaps, and toothpastes, and in cosmetics as an emulsifying agent and thickener. It is also used in conditioners to reduce static cling.

How can you avoid contact with cocamidopropyl betaine? Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients: • 1-Propanaminium, N-(carboxymethyl)- N,N-dimethyl-3-((1-oxococonut)amino)-, hydroxide, inner salt • N-(2-Aminoethyl)-N-(2-(2- carboxyethoxy)ethyl) beta-alanine, norcoco acyl derivs., disodium salts • N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-3-((1- oxococonut)amino)-1-propanaminium • Cocamidopropyl betaine • Cocamidopropyl dimethyl glycine • CAS RN: 61789-40-0 What are some products that may contain cocamidopropyl betaine? Anti-fungal: Shampoo/Conditioner: • Mycocide NS • Alberto VO5 Extra Body Shampoo • Alberto VO5 Herbal Escapes Moisturizing Shampoo Cosmetics: • Alberto VO5 Moisture Milks Nourishing Shampoo • Gillette Multi-Glide Shave Gel B,CPB • Alberto VO5 Normal Shampoo Hair Coloring Kits: • Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo • Clairol Natural Instincts Haircolor, Level 2, Hazelnut-20 • Charles Worthington Big Hair Full Volume Shampoo • Clairol Textures and Tones Hair Colors (Ethnic) • Clairol Herbal Essences Citrus Lift - Bodifying Shampoo • LOreal Preference Haircolor, Light Ash Blonde 9A • Clairol Herbal Essences Color Me Happy Shampoo • Clairol Herbal Essences Conditioner-Fine/Limp Hair Hair Styling Products: • Clairol Herbal Essences DeGunkify Shampoo • Alberto VO5 Curvaceous Curls Styling Mousse • Clairol Herbal Essences Drama Clean - Refreshing • Alberto VO5 Whipped Volume Styling Mousse Shampoo • L’Oreal Studio Amped Up Volumizing Mousse • Clairol Herbal Essences Replenishing Shampoo • Rave 3X Shaping Mousse • Clairol Herbal Essences Totally Twisted - Curls & Waves • Suave Extra Hold Shaping Mousse Shampoo • Suave Naturals - Volumizing Mousse Spray Gel • Clairol Texture and Tones Moisturizing Shampoo (Ethnic) • Suave Professionals - Healthy Curls Scrunching Mousse • Clobex Rx Clobex Shampoo • Suave Professionals - Volumizing Foam • Denorex 2-in-1 Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner Extra • TRESemme Flawless Curls Curl-Enhancing Mousse Strength • TRESemme Tres Mousse • Dermarest Psoriasis Medicated 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner • TRESemme Volumizing Mousse • Dove Advanced Pro-Age, Color Care (all types) • TRESemme Weightless Body Volumizing Mousse • Dove Cool Moisture Shampoo, Sheer Moisture Shampoo • White Rain Volumizing Extra Hold Mousse • Dove Extra Volume Shampoo, Extra Volume 2 in 1 Mouthwash: Shampoo & Conditioner • Breath Rx Anti-Bacterial Mouth Rinse - Clean Mint • Dove Moisture Rich Color Shampoo (Alcohol-Free) • Dove Moisturizing Shampoo • Discus Dental Breath R/X • Dove Shampoo Therapy • Finesse Moisturizing Shampoo

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Shampoo/Conditioner continued: • Salex Rx Salacylic Acid Shampoo • Garnier Fructis 2-in-1 Antidandruff Shampoo and • Selsun Selsun Blue Medicated Shampoo Conditioner • Suave Daily Clarifying Shampoo • Garnier Fructis 2-in-1 Shampoo and Conditioner for • Suave For Men - Deep Cleaning 2-in-1 Shampoo & Normal Hair Conditioner • Garnier Fructis Body & Volume Shampoo for Flat • Suave Naturals - Citrus Smoothie Shampoo and Lifeless Hair • Suave Naturals - Tropical Coconut Shampoo • Garnier Fructis Curl & Shine Shampoo • Suave Professionals - Extreme Strength Shampoo • Garnier Fructis Length and Strength Shampoo for Split • Suave Professionals - Humectant Shampoo Ends • Suave Professionals - Radiant Brunette Shampoo • Garnier Fructis Shampoo for Color Treated or • Suave Professionals - Sleek Shampoo Permed Hair • Suave Professionals - Vibrant Blonde Shampoo • Garnier Fructis Shampoo for Dry or Damaged Hair • Suave Professionals - Volumizing Shampoo • Garnier Fructis Shampoo for Normal Hair • Suave Dandruff 2 In 1 Shampoo and Conditioner • Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Shampoo for Flyaway/Frizzy Hair • Suave Thickening 2 In 1 Shampoo • Garnier Fructis Sleek & Shine Sheer • Sunsilk Anti-Flat Shampoo • Huggies Clean Team 2-in-1 Shampoo With Conditioner • Sunsilk Anti-Poof Shampoo • Johnson’s Baby Shampoo (all types) • Sunsilk Beyond Brunette Shampoo • Johnson’s Buddies Easy Comb 2-in-1 Shampoo • Sunsilk Blonde Bombshell Shampoo • Johnson’s Detangling Shampoo - 2-in-1 Formula • Sunsilk D-Frizz Shampoo • L’Oreal Vive Pro - Nutri Gloss Shampoo (all types) • Sunsilk Hydra TLC Shampoo • L’Oreal Vive Pro - Smooth Intense Shampoo for Fine Hair • Sunsilk No Major Issues Shampoo • L’Oreal Vive Pro - Smooth Intense Shampoo for • Sunsilk Straighten-Up Shampoo Medium Hair • Sunsilk ThermaShine • L’Oreal Vive Pro - Smooth Intense Shampoo for • Thicker Fuller Hair Hair Moisturizing Shampoo, Hair Thick Hair Revitalizing Shampoo • L’Oreal Vive Pro - Style & Body Infusing Shampoo • TRESemme Anti-Breakage Shampoo (all types) • TRESemme Colour Revitalized Shampoo • Magick Botanicals (800-237-0674) Shampoo • TRESemme Deep Cleansing Shampoo • Mane & Tail Shampoo • TRESemme Moisture Rich Shampoo • Matrix Biolage Color Care Shampoo • TRESemme Natural Shampoo • Matrix Biolage Hydrating Shampoo • TRESemme Smooth & Silky Shampoo • Matrix Biolage Smoothing Shampoo • Ultra Swim Chlorine Removing Shampoo • Neutrogena Clean Replenishing Moisturizing Shampoo • Wash & Curl Curling Shampoo • Neutrogena Clean Volume Body Enhancing Shampoo • White Rain Energizing Citrus Shampoo • Neutrogena Shampoo - Anti-Residue Formula • White Rain Extra Body Shampoo • Neutrogena T/Gel Daily Control 2-in-1 Dandruff • White Rain Fruit Fortifying Shampoo Shampoo and Conditioner • White Rain Water Blossoms Shampoo • Neutrogena T/Gel Extra Strength Shampoo • Neutrogena T/Gel Original Shampoo Soaps & Body Washes: • Neutrogena T/Sal Therapeutic Shampoo • Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash • Nexxus AloeRid Shampoo • Aveeno Baby Wash & Shampoo • Nexxus Botanoil Shampoo • Aveeno Clear Complexion Daily Cleansing Pads • Nexxus Color Assure Shampoo • Aveeno Clear Complexion Foaming Cleanser • Nexxus Diametress Shampoo • Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Wash • Nexxus SleekTress Shampoo • Aveeno Positively Ageless Daily Exfoliating Cleanser • Nexxus Therappe Shampoo • Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleanser, Cleansing Pads • Pantene ProV - Blonde Expressions Shampoo • Aveeno Positively Radiant Cleansing Pads • Pantene ProV - Restorative Shampoo - Breakage Defense • Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Scrub • Pantene ProV - Silver Expressions Shampoo • Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash • Redken For Men Go Clean Shampoo • Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash - Fragrance Free continued on next page

Soaps & Body Washes continued: • Ivory Moisturizing Body Wash, Fresh Snow • Aveeno Stress Relief Body Wash • Ivory Moisturizing Body Wash, Natural Honey • Aveeno Ultra-Calming Foaming Cleanser - Fragrance Free • Johnsons Baby Softwash Cleansing Cloths • Baby Magic, Calming Milk Bath with Lavender & • Johnson’s Baby Wash - Head to Toe Chamomile • Johnson’s Baby Wash - Moisture Care • Biore Blemish Fighting Ice Cleanser • Johnson’s Baby Wash - Shea and Cocoa Butter • Biore Pore Minimizing Foaming Face Wash • Johnson’s Bedtime Moisture Wash • Burt’s Bees Body Wash • Johnson’s Bedtime Wash Cloths • Caress Berry Indulging Bar • Johnson’s Buddies Instant Foam Hand & Face Wash • Caress Daily Silk Bar • Johnson’s Head-to-Toe Wash Cloths • Caress Daily Silk Cashmere Luxury Body Wash • Lever 2000 Bar Soap - Energize • Caress Exotic Oil Infusions Bar • Lever 2000 Bar Soap - Fresh Aloe • Caress Exotic Oil Infusions Body Wash • Lever 2000 Bar Soap - Original • Caress Glowing Touch Bar • Lever 2000 Pure Rain Body Wash • Caress Glowing Touch Body Wash • Neutrogena Body Clear Body Scrub • Caress Tahitian Renewal Body Wash • Neutrogena Body Clear Body Wash • Cerave Hydrating Cleanser P • Neutrogena Deep Clean Facial Cleanser • Clean and Clear Advantage Acne Cleanser • Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub • Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleanser • Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser • Clean and Clear Daily Pore Cleansing Pads • Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Scrub • Clean and Clear Morning Burst Facial Cleanser • Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Anti-Blemish • Clean and Clear Morning Burst Shine Control Facial Cleanser Cleanser • Neutrogena Illuminating Microderm Cleansing Pads • Dial Antibacterial Body Wash (all types) • Neutrogena Liquid Neutrogena Facial Cleansing Formula • Dial Antibacterial Hand Soap • Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Stress Control Power • Dial Complete Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash Foam Wash • Dial Complete Antibacterial Foaming Hand Wash • Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash with Lotion • Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser • Dove Beauty Bar (all types) • Neutrogena Pore Refining Cleanser • Dove Beauty Body Wash • Neutrogena Visibly Even Foaming Cleanser • Dove Cool Moisture Body Wash • Olay New Body Wash - Daily Purifying, Fresh Reviving • Dove Cream Oil Body Wash (all types) • Oxy Chill Factor Face Scrub • Dove Daily Hydrating Cleansing Cloths • Oxy Face Scrub • Dove Energy Glow Bar • PanOxyl Foaming Acne Wash (10% BPO) • Dove Energy Glow Beauty Body Wash • PanOxyl PanOxyl BPO (10%) Acne Wash Bars • Dove Facial Cleansing Cloths for Sensitive Skin • Pears Facial Cleanser • Dove Gentle Exfoliating Bar • Ponds Daily Exfoliating Cleanser • Dove Gentle Exfoliating Body Wash • Softsoap Antibacterial Plus 2-in-1 Hand Soap • Dove Nourishing Hand Wash (all types) • Softsoap Antibacterial Soap • Dove Nutrium Bar • Softsoap Antibacterial Soap - Juicy Melon • Dove Pro Age Bar • Softsoap Body Wash - Cashmere, Nutra Oil • Dove Pro Age Beauty Body Wash • Softsoap Body Wash - Mango, Pomegranate • Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Bar • Softsoap Body Wash - Milk Protein & Honey • Dove Sensitive Skin Body Wash • Softsoap Body Wash - Ultra Rich Shea Butter

• FresH2O • Softsoap Hand Soap - Aloe Vera • Gerber Grins & Giggles Baby Wash • Softsoap Hand Soap - Lavender & Chamomile/Aloe • Huggies Baby Wash (all types) • Softsoap Hand Soap - Ultra Rich Shea Butter • Irish Spring Body Wash Aloe • St. Ives Apricot Cleanser - Renewing • Irish Spring Body Wash Original / Icy Blast • St. Ives Apricot Scrub - Blemish & Blackhead Control, • Ivory Liquid Hand Soap Invigorating • St. Ives Apricot Scrub - Renew & Firm continued on next page

Soaps & Body Washes continued: • St. Ives Moisturizing Body Wash - Cucumber Melon,Exfoliating Apricot, Swiss Vanilla • St. Ives Moisturizing Body Wash - Oatmeal & Shea Butter, Whipped Silk • Suave Cocoa & Shea Butter Moisturizing Body Wash • Suave Naturals Moisturizing Body Wash (all types) • White Rain Body Wash - All Day Moisturizing • White Rain Body Wash - Energizing Citrus • White Rain Body Wash - Ocean Mist, Water Blossom • Zest Body Wash - Hydrating • Zest Body Wash - Ocean Energy, Stimulating Effects Toothpaste: • Aquafresh Triple Protection Extreme Clean Toothpaste (all flavors) • Colgate 2-in-1 Whitening Liquid Gel Toothpaste and Mouthwash • Colgate 2-in-1 Whitening Tartar Control Liquid Gel Toothpaste and Mouthwash • Colgate Flouride Toothpaste - Regular Flavor • Colgate Kids 2-in-1 Toothpaste and Mouthwash • Colgate Luminous Enamel Strengthening Toothpaste (all flavors) • Colgate Max Fresh Whitening Toothpaste with Mini Breath Strips - Clean Mint • Colgate Max Fresh Whitening Toothpaste with Mini Breath Strips - Cool Mint Liquid • Colgate Max Fresh Whitening Toothpaste with Mini Breath Strips: Cool Mint; Kiss Me Mint • Colgate Max Fresh Whitening Toothpaste with Mini Breath Strips: Peppermint; Spearmint • CVS Premium Stain Removing Toothpaste with Flouride - Fresh Mint • Rembrandt Classic Premium Whitening Toothpaste with Flouride - Intense Stain • Rembrandt Classic Premium Whitening Toothpaste with Flouride - Mint • Rembrandt Classic Premium Whitening Toothpaste with Flouride and Peroxide - Fresh Mint • Sensodyne ProNamel Toothpaste - Mint Essence • Tom’s of Maine Natural Toothpaste for Sensitive Teeth -Wintermint • Ultrabrite Advanced All-In-One Whitening Toothpaste -Clean Mint

For additional information about products that might contain cocamidopropyl betaine, go to the Household Product Database online (http:/householdproducts.nlm.nih.gov) at the United States National Library of Medicine. These lists are brief and provide just a few examples. They are not comprehensive. Product formulations also change frequently. Read product labels carefully and talk to your doctor if you have any questions. These are general guidelines. Talk to your doctor for more specific instructions.