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Surfactant

COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE DIHYDROXYMETHYLPROPIONATE

CAS 68920-76-3 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An amphoteric surfactant and conditioner derived from coconut fatty acid and a hydroxypropionate counterion. Used in gentle cleansers; the cocamidopropyl class carries a small risk of contact allergy in some users.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Amphoteric mild surfactant
  • Hair conditioning
  • Coconut-derived

Known concerns

  • Trace amidoamine impurities can sensitise
  • Cocamidopropyl-class allergy in sensitive users
  • Limited specific safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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