Surfactant
DISODIUM COCOAMPHOCARBOXYETHYLHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A gentle amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut. Cleans, foams and softens the irritation profile of stronger surfactants. Good mildness, but published independent safety data is thin compared to standard betaines.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild cleansing
- Foam boosting
- Reduces eye-irritation in cleansers
Known concerns
- Sparse independent safety data
- Possible monochloroacetate-class impurities
- Manufacturer-quality dependent
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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