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Surfactant

COCAMIDOPROPYL LAURYL ETHER

CAS 85631-20-5 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut-derived ether-amide surfactant — gently cleanses skin and hair while supporting foam. Generally well-tolerated; the cocamide class carries some amine-impurity concerns, so purified grades matter.

Function

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing surfactant
  • Boosts foam in mild cleanser systems
  • Coconut-derived

Known concerns

  • Cocamide-class surfactants flagged for amine-impurity sensitization
  • California Prop 65 listing for related cocamide DEA
  • Possible nitrosamine formation if paired with nitrosating agents

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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