Is Sodium Cocoamphoacetate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Surfactant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
INCI: SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate (CAS 90387-76-1) is a cosmetic surfactant functioning as cleansing, foam-boosting. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
cleansing, foam-boosting
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no US concentration cap. CIR reviewed amphoteric surfactants as a class; concluded safe as used in rinse-off applications.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
5 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
concentration
{"min_concentration_pct": "5.0", "max_concentration_pct": "15.0", "typical_concentration_pct": "10.0", "product_type": "Baby Shampoo", "function_at_concentration": "Ultra-gentle", "source": "CIR Safety Assessment"}
ecotoxicity
{"biodegradable": "yes", "biodegradation_days": "28-60", "bioaccumulative": "no", "aquatic_toxicity_level": "low", "coral_reef_safe": "yes", "marine_toxicity": "low aquatic toxicity", "freshwater_toxicity": "low toxicity", "endocrine_disruptor": "no", "persistent_organic_pollutant": "no", "microplastic": "no", "nano_particle": "no", "hawaii_banned": "no", "eu_restricted_environmental": "no", "palm…
emulsion_hlb
{"hlb_required_as_emulsifier": "yes", "emulsifier_type": "o_w", "critical_packing_parameter": "0.28-0.42", "emulsion_stabilization_mechanism": "electrostatic_steric", "co_emulsifier_pairs": "cocamidopropyl_betaine,glycerin", "optimal_oil_phase_pct": "8-22", "optimal_water_phase_pct": "78-92", "electrolyte_tolerance": "high", "pH_emulsion_stability_range": "5.5-9.0", "viscosity_building_contributio…
ph_stability
{"optimal_ph_min": "4.0", "optimal_ph_max": "9.0", "stable_ph_min": "3.5", "stable_ph_max": "10.0", "degrades_above_ph": "11.0", "degrades_below_ph": "3.0", "ph_dependent_function": "Amphoteric; mild", "formulation_note": "Very gentle surfactant", "source": "Formulation literature"}
surfactant
{"cas_number": "105600-90-0", "surfactant_type": "amphoteric", "chemical_class": "glycinate", "charge_at_use_ph": "zwitterionic", "cmc_critical_micelle_concentration_mm": "0.10348545998089388", "hlb_value": "20.0", "foam_volume_ml_ross_miles": "132", "foam_quality": "light", "foam_stability_5min_pct": "88", "cleansing_power_rating_1_to_10": "7.9914205938309895", "oil_emulsification_capacity": "goo…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.
Regulatory Flags
surfactant
amphoteric
mild-cleansing
syndet
sensitive-skin
acid-mantle-compatible
mixed-micelle-former
baby-safe
rinse-off
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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