Is Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
INCI: SODIUM COCOYL APPLE AMINO ACIDS
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids (CAS 68188-38-5) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Surfactant, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Health Canada: non-medicinal ingredient approved
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
4 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "minimal impact", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "pa…
hair_care
{"hair_function": "cleansing", "hair_type_suitability": "all", "curl_pattern_suitability": "all", "porosity_suitability": "all", "protein_sensitivity": "neutral", "moisture_protein_balance": "yes", "cg_method_approved": "not-a-silicone", "silicone_type": "not-a-sulfate", "sulfate_type": "no", "drying_alcohol": "no", "fatty_alcohol": "no", "heat_protectant": "yes", "color_safe": "neutral", "keratin…
solubility_hlb
{"water_soluble": "yes", "oil_soluble": "no", "soluble_in": "water, propylene glycol", "insoluble_in": "oils, ethanol, glycerin, silicones", "log_p": "-2.5", "appearance": "clear liquid", "source": "Inolex"}
surfactant
{"cas_number": "1234567-89-0", "surfactant_type": "anionic", "chemical_class": "glutamate", "charge_at_use_ph": "negative", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "7.2", "hlb_value": "24.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "128", "foam_quality": "creamy", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "81", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "6.8", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "good", "sebum_removal_efficiency": "ver…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids.
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Cleaning agent
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids allowed in the EU?
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids do in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids functions as: Surfactant, Skin Conditioning, Hair Conditioning. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68188-38-5.
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