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Emulsifier

COCAMIDO POLY(HYDROXYPROPYL) TARTRATE

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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

A copolymer of cocamide and tartrate-hydroxypropyl, acting as a mild emulsifier and chelator. Cocamide derivatives need careful manufacture to avoid nitrosamine impurities, especially if DEA is involved.

Function

CHELATINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSINGEXFOLIATINGSURFACTANT

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant and emulsifier
  • Chelating action from tartrate moiety
  • Bio-based feedstock

Known concerns

  • Cocamide moiety has historically had nitrosamine impurity concerns (DEA derivatives)
  • Limited independent toxicology on the specific copolymer
  • Possible mild eye irritation in rinse-off

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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