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Expert Verdict
Mild amphoteric surfactant excellent for sensitive-skin cleansers. Sodium cocoamphoacetate exhibits dual-charge amphoteric behavior, making it markedly less aggressive than anionic surfactants toward SC proteins and lipid bilayers. When blended with anionic surfactants such as sodium cocoyl isethionate, forms mixed micelles that reduce free monomer concentration at the skin surface, substantially lowering irritation potential. Formulating at pH 5.0–5.5 with amphoteric co-surfactants preserves the acid mantle and SC lipid architecture. Not restricted in EU or US. Well-suited as primary or co-surfactant in facial wash, micellar water, baby cleansing, and sensitive-skin syndet bars.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cocoamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?
Mild amphoteric surfactant excellent for sensitive-skin cleansers. Sodium cocoamphoacetate exhibits dual-charge amphoteric behavior, making it markedly less aggressive than anionic surfactants toward SC proteins and lipid bilayers. When blended with anionic surfactants such as sodium cocoyl isethionate, forms mixed micelles that reduce free monomer concentration at the skin surface, substantially lowering irritation potential. Formulating at pH 5.0–5.5 with amphoteric co-surfactants preserves the acid mantle and SC lipid architecture. Not restricted in EU or US. Well-suited as primary or co-surfactant in facial wash, micellar water, baby cleansing, and sensitive-skin syndet bars. The EU classifies Sodium Cocoamphoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Sodium Cocoamphoacetate allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cocoamphoacetate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate functions as: cleansing, foam-boosting. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 90387-76-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate?
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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