Ammonium Coco-Sulfate

INCI: AMMONIUM COCO-SULFATE

CAS Number
68955-20-0 (primary)
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, foaming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific FDA restriction; widely used in personal care

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Coconut-oil-derived surfactant marketed as SLS-free but shares similar irritation potential at equivalent concentrations; must be formulated with co-surfactants for mildness.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ammonium Coco-Sulfate safe in cosmetics?

Coconut-oil-derived surfactant marketed as SLS-free but shares similar irritation potential at equivalent concentrations; must be formulated with co-surfactants for mildness. The EU classifies Ammonium Coco-Sulfate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ammonium Coco-Sulfate allowed in the EU?

Ammonium Coco-Sulfate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ammonium Coco-Sulfate do in cosmetics?

Ammonium Coco-Sulfate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68955-20-0 (primary).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ammonium Coco-Sulfate?

adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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