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Surfactant

ACETYL CARBOXYMETHYL COCOYL GLYCINE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An amino-acid-derived coconut surfactant — mild and biodegradable for cleansing. Generally well tolerated; standard surfactant eye-irritation caveats apply.

Function

CHELATING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant from coconut
  • Good skin compatibility
  • Biodegradable cleansing

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye irritation in concentrates
  • Variable purity by supplier
  • Limited cosmetic safety reviews

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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