Surfactantmedium risk Common irritant
Dimethylaminopropylamine
INCI · Dimethylaminopropylamine
Intermediate in cocamidopropyl betaine synthesis. A major sensitizer responsible for CAPB allergy reactions.
Why dermatologists flag it
ACDS-listed surfactant — the actual sensitizer behind cocamidopropyl betaine allergy
Names to look for on labels
Dimethylaminopropylamine appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
DimethylaminopropylamineDMAPA3-Dimethylaminopropylamine
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