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Surfactant

COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

CAS 68140-01-2 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A coconut-derived tertiary amine surfactant used to condition hair and stabilise foam. Shares cocamidopropyl-allergy potential due to manufacturing impurities.

Function

ANTISTATICSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic and conditioning agent
  • Boosts foam in cleansers
  • Enhances mildness of harsher surfactants

Known concerns

  • Possible skin sensitiser linked to coconut amide impurities
  • Eye irritation in concentrated form
  • Cross-reactivity with cocamidopropyl betaine allergy

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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