Is Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine safe in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Surfactant
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
INCI: COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine (CAS 68139-30-0) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as Surfactant; co-surfactant; foam stabilizer; viscosity builder. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max No concentration cap; used at 2–8% as co-surfactant. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Surfactant; co-surfactant; foam stabilizer; viscosity builder
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
No concentration cap; used at 2–8% as co-surfactant
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Next-generation amphoteric positioned as CAPB replacement for sensitive skin formulations. Colonial Chemical Zein test data shows synergistic irritation reduction when combined with anionic surfactants — overall irritation lower than predicted weighted average of individual components. No DMAPA or amidoamine impurity concerns.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine.
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ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
hair_care
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surfactant
{"cas_number": "100260-84-4", "surfactant_type": "nonionic", "chemical_class": "glucoside", "charge_at_use_ph": "neutral", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.14345237473656192", "hlb_value": "15.000302642286798", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "124", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "79", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "6.778276385489034", "oil_emulsification_capacity"…
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-static agent
Cleaning agent
Emulsifier
Foamant
Softener and conditioner
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Regulatory List Membership (1)
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine.
Regulatory Flags
amphoteric
sultaine
no-sensitization-risk
mild
synergistic-mildness
baby-safe
epa_safer_alternative
Chemical Function
Surfactant (surface active agent)
Anti-static agent
Softener and conditioner
Viscosity modifier
Cleaning agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides
SCIL (9/2019)
fracking; water
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine allowed in the EU?
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: No concentration cap; used at 2–8% as co-surfactant. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetics?
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine functions as: Surfactant; co-surfactant; foam stabilizer; viscosity builder. It is classified as a Surfactant in our database. CAS number: 68139-30-0.
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