Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is the product obtained by the reaction of coconut acid chloride, glycine and chloroacetic acid.
What does it do?
Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine?
Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is the product obtained by the reaction of coconut acid chloride, glycine and chloroacetic acid.
Is Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine do in cosmetic products?
Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 16/05/2014