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Surfactant

POTASSIUM DIHYDROXYETHYL COCAMINE OXIDE PHOSPHATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A coconut-derived amine oxide surfactant phosphate salt that boosts foam, cleanses, and conditions hair. Generally mild when properly formulated; like other amine oxides, formulators must avoid nitrosating preservatives.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Foam-boosting cleanser
  • Hair conditioning benefits
  • Mild when properly formulated

Known concerns

  • Tertiary amine oxide raises nitrosamine-formation watchlist
  • Coconut origin can vary in fatty-acid profile
  • Best avoided with nitrosating preservatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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