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Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate

INCI: DISODIUM COCOAMPHODIPROPIONATE

CAS Number
68411-57-4
Function
Amphoteric surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, conditioning agent, hydrotrope
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR 1990 safe, re-review 2008 reaffirmed, 2023 SLR under re-evaluation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Permitted without EU concentration restrictions. Sensitization risk is impurity-driven (amidoamine and AEEA residuals) rather than inherent to the amphoteric compound; supplier quality control on amidoamine levels is critical.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate safe in cosmetics?

Permitted without EU concentration restrictions. Sensitization risk is impurity-driven (amidoamine and AEEA residuals) rather than inherent to the amphoteric compound; supplier quality control on amidoamine levels is critical. The EU classifies Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate do in cosmetics?

Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate functions as: Amphoteric surfactant, cleansing agent, foam booster, conditioning agent, hydrotrope. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68411-57-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate?

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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