Surfactant
COCOYLCHOLINE METHOSULFATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A choline ester of coconut fatty acids paired with a methosulfate counterion, used as a cationic cleansing surfactant. Class is generally well-tolerated; specific safety data on this hybrid is thin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Cleansing surfactant from coconut fatty acids
- Cationic conditioning effect
- Methosulfate counterion is well-characterized
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology specific to this molecule
- Quaternary surfactants can irritate eyes at higher levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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