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COCAMIDOPROPYL MORPHOLINE

62

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-derived morpholine ingredient used as a conditioning surfactant, with moderate concerns around skin compatibility.

Cocamidopropyl Morpholine is a fatty acid amidopropyl derivative of morpholine with a cocamide (coconut oil fatty acid) group. It functions as a conditioning surfactant and viscosity modifier. Morpholine is used in its bound (amide) form, which significantly reduces the toxicity concerns associated with free morpholine. The ingredient is not specifically restricted under EU cosmetics regulation. The cocamidopropyl group provides mildness. Formulation care is needed to avoid nitrosamine formation from secondary amines in the same product.

Skin benefits

  • conditioning and softening
  • foam enhancement
  • viscosity modification

Known concerns

  • nitrosamine formation potential in mixed formulations
  • mild irritation at elevated use levels

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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