Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine

INCI: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL COCOPOLYPROPYLAMINE

CAS Number
Not assigned in CosIng database
Function
Surfactant — amphoteric/zwitterionic conditioning agent; marketed as Ampholak® MSX-2 by Nouryon
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted under general cosmetic provisions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Coco-derived fatty chain — verify coconut allergen disclosure; primarily formulated for rinse-off products

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine safe in cosmetics?

Coco-derived fatty chain — verify coconut allergen disclosure; primarily formulated for rinse-off products The EU classifies Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine allowed in the EU?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine do in cosmetics?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine functions as: Surfactant — amphoteric/zwitterionic conditioning agent; marketed as Ampholak® MSX-2 by Nouryon. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned in CosIng database.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine?

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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