Surfactant
TEA-COCOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A protein-based surfactant — TEA salt of cocoyl-modified hydrolyzed collagen. EU Annex III restricted because the triethanolamine component can form nitrosamines if paired with nitrosating ingredients.
Function
Skin benefits
- Conditioning and mild surfactancy
- Combines protein hydrolysate with fatty acid
- Provides skin- and hair-feel benefits
Known concerns
- TEA salt with EU Annex III/62 restriction
- Nitrosamine formation risk if formulated with nitrosating agents
- Requires strict raw material purity controls
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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