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Surfactant

SODIUM DIETHYLAMINOPROPYL COCOASPARTAMIDE

Updated
68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An amphoteric coco-derived surfactant with a tertiary amine group. Mild as a secondary surfactant but the diethylamino structure carries a small nitrosamine caveat in nitrite-contaminated formulas.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild secondary surfactant
  • Improves foam quality
  • Plant-fatty-acid backbone

Known concerns

  • Diethylamino group raises mild nitrosamine-forming concern in poorly formulated systems
  • Limited safety dossier

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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