Amphoteric surfactants regulations

To reduce the potential risk of environmentally harmful surfactants, requirements of a minimum primary degradation amounting to 80% for anionic and non-ionic surfactants was stipulated as far back as 1977 [4]. However, within this early regulation no restraints were included regarding cationic or amphoteric surfactants as these did not hold a significant market share when the laws came into force. 

CAS 68650-39-5 151-21-3 EINECS/ELINCS 272-043-5 205-788-1 Uses Surfactant blend for removing makeup from the skin Features Stable at warmer temps. may be formulated with other amphoteric or nonlonic surfectants Regulatory DOT not regulated... 

Chem. Descrip. Cocamidopropyl betaine Ionic Nature Amphoteric CAS 6178940-0 EINECS/ELINCS 263-058-8 Uses Mild substantive surfactant in rinse-off cosmetics products Regulatory DOT not regulated OSHA nonhazardous FDA approved Properties Yel. cl. liq. bland odor misc. in water sp.gr. 1.04 dens. 8.67 Ib/gal vapor dens, lighter than air evaporation rate about the same as water b.p. 212 F pH 6.0-7.5 (10% aq.) 29-32% act., 34-37% total solids Toxicology Mildly irritating to the eyes, skin mist, vapor may irritate nasal passages TSCA listed... 

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