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Surfactant

COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

CAS 68139-30-0 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

An ultra-mild amphoteric surfactant — thickens formulas and boosts foam while being extremely gentle. Common in baby washes and sensitive-skin cleansers; trace DMAPA can rarely trigger allergy.

Skin benefits

  • Ultra-mild amphoteric surfactant
  • Boosts foam and viscosity
  • Reduces irritation of co-surfactants
  • Used in baby and sensitive-skin cleansers

Known concerns

  • Trace amidoamine/DMAPA impurity = rare ACD trigger
  • Grade purity matters

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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