Sodium Cocoamphopropionate

INCI: SODIUM COCOAMPHOPROPIONATE

CAS Number
68919-41-5
Function
Surfactant – cleansing, hair conditioning, foam boosting
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed: safe as used (original 1990; re-affirmed 2008)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Amidoamine/AEEA impurity concern similar to other amphoacetates; four documented cases of hand/forearm dermatitis from 2% product formulation, all resolved upon discontinuation; non-photosensitizing at 10%.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Cocoamphopropionate safe in cosmetics?

Amidoamine/AEEA impurity concern similar to other amphoacetates; four documented cases of hand/forearm dermatitis from 2% product formulation, all resolved upon discontinuation; non-photosensitizing at 10%. The EU classifies Sodium Cocoamphopropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Sodium Cocoamphopropionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Cocoamphopropionate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Cocoamphopropionate functions as: Surfactant – cleansing, hair conditioning, foam boosting. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68919-41-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Cocoamphopropionate?

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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