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Surfactant

DISODIUM COCOAMPHOCARBOXYETHYLHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE

Updated
74

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

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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