Sodium Cocaminopropionate

INCI: SODIUM COCAMINOPROPIONATE

CAS Number
12676-37-8
Function
Cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant — amphoteric/anionic surfactant derived from coconut
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; CIR reviewed amphoacetates/amphopropionates and concluded safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Synthetic/plant origin; ensure purity to avoid cocamidopropyl-type impurities (DMAPA); COSMOS/ECOCERT certifiable if plant-derived feedstock verified

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

natural-origin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocaminopropionate safe in cosmetics?

Synthetic/plant origin; ensure purity to avoid cocamidopropyl-type impurities (DMAPA); COSMOS/ECOCERT certifiable if plant-derived feedstock verified The EU classifies Sodium Cocaminopropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Cocaminopropionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocaminopropionate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocaminopropionate functions as: Cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant — amphoteric/anionic surfactant derived from coconut. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12676-37-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocaminopropionate?

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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