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COCOYL HYDROXYETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

CAS 61791-38-6
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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-oil-derived imidazoline amphoteric surfactant providing antistatic and conditioning effects, primarily used in hair care and cleansing products.

Cocoyl Hydroxyethyl Imidazoline (CAS 61791-38-6) is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids and hydroxyethyl imidazoline. Similar to other imidazoline-type surfactants, it functions as a hair conditioning agent and antistatic. Coconut-derived imidazoline compounds are considered safe in rinse-off cosmetic formulations within typical use concentrations. It is not listed in EU Annex II or III restrictions, though like all surfactants it may cause mild skin or eye irritation if used at high concentrations.

Skin benefits

  • Antistatic hair conditioning
  • Improves wet combing and manageability
  • Gentle surfactant action

Known concerns

  • Mild skin/eye irritation potential at high concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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