Is Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate safe in cosmetics?
Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate
Also known as: UNII-B16G315W7A
INCI: AMMONIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate (CAS 65497-29-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant – cleansing, foaming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant – cleansing, foaming
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — CIR Expert Panel concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
surfactant
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-adhesive/cohesive
Anti-static agent
Film former
Softener and conditioner
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EU Regulated in Personal Care
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate.
Known Synonyms
UNII-B16G315W7A
Chemical Function
Film former
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory Lists
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care - hair styling and care - shampoo-dandruff
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Europe; Personal care
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate allowed in the EU?
Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate do in cosmetics?
Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, foaming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 65497-29-2.
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