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Surfactant

SODIUM DICARBOXYETHYLCOCO PHOSPHOETHYL IMIDAZOLINE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A coconut-derived imidazoline amphoteric surfactant with phosphate and dicarboxylate groups. Used for mild cleansing, antistatic and hair-conditioning effects; gentle but with limited public toxicology data.

Function

ANTISTATICHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric cleansing
  • Antistatic and hair conditioning
  • Compatible with sensitive-skin formulations

Known concerns

  • Limited independent toxicology data
  • Possible trace amine impurities from imidazoline synthesis

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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