Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate

INCI: SODIUM COCOABUTTERAMPHOACETATE

CAS Number
Not widely published (amphoacetate derived from cocoa butter fatty acids)
Function
Cleansing, Surfactant (amphoteric surfactant — analogous to sodium cocoamphoacetate but derived from cocoa butter)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR Panel reviewed amphoacetates class and concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No significant concerns; non-mutagenic per CIR review; at 10% concentration neither irritant nor sensitizer

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate safe in cosmetics?

No significant concerns; non-mutagenic per CIR review; at 10% concentration neither irritant nor sensitizer The EU classifies Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate functions as: Cleansing, Surfactant (amphoteric surfactant — analogous to sodium cocoamphoacetate but derived from cocoa butter). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (amphoacetate derived from cocoa butter fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate?

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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