INCI name

POLYGLYCERYL-3 BETAINATE ACETATE

Polyglyceryl-3 betainate acetate

A betaine ester of polyglycerin used as a hair-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Polyglyceryl-3 betainate acetate is, according to its name, an ester of betaine with polyglyceryl-3 (a glycerin trimer), in the form of its acetate salt. CosIng lists it as a hair-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners and other hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Polyglyceryl-3 is a mixture of glycerin oligomers, so the raw material is not a single defined compound.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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