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Surfactant

SODIUM COCOAMPHOHYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE

CAS 85736-96-5 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut-derived amphoteric surfactant similar to cocamidopropyl betaine. Mild, foams well, and softens harsher cleansers. Generally well tolerated in rinse-off.

Function

CLEANSINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric surfactant
  • Reduces irritation of anionic surfactants
  • Good foam in hard water

Known concerns

  • Limited single-INCI safety data
  • Eye irritation possible in concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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