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COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE LACTATE

CAS 68425-42-3 Updated
73

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut-fatty-acid amidoamine neutralised with lactic acid, working as a hair conditioning and cleansing surfactant. Class shows good tolerability with the usual cocamidopropyl sensitisation caveat.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic and conditioning for hair
  • Cleansing in rinse-off
  • Lactate adds mild humectant feel

Known concerns

  • Cocamidopropyl-class allergic contact dermatitis in some users
  • Free amine can form nitrosamines
  • Sparse independent data on lactate salt

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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