Disodium Caproamphodipropionate

INCI: DISODIUM CAPROAMPHODIPROPIONATE

CAS Number
Not well-established (structurally analogous to disodium cocoamphodipropionate)
Function
Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning (amphoteric)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Amidoamine/AEEA impurity control required; structurally analogous to disodium cocoamphodipropionate which was found safe as used in 1990 CIR assessment; rare case reports of contact dermatitis in atopic individuals.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Caproamphodipropionate safe in cosmetics?

Amidoamine/AEEA impurity control required; structurally analogous to disodium cocoamphodipropionate which was found safe as used in 1990 CIR assessment; rare case reports of contact dermatitis in atopic individuals. The EU classifies Disodium Caproamphodipropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Caproamphodipropionate allowed in the EU?

Disodium Caproamphodipropionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Disodium Caproamphodipropionate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Caproamphodipropionate functions as: Surfactant — cleansing, foam boosting, hair conditioning (amphoteric). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not well-established (structurally analogous to disodium cocoamphodipropionate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Caproamphodipropionate?

not established 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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