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Surfactant

SODIUM SHEABUTTERAMPHOACETATE

CAS 515861-29-7 Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Sodium sheabutteramphoacetate — a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from shea fatty acids. Used to soften cleansers and gentle on skin and scalp.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amphoteric surfactant
  • Conditioning cleanse from shea fatty acids
  • Gentle on skin and hair

Known concerns

  • Possible eye sting at higher %
  • Limited public clinical data
  • Trace amine impurities possible

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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