Ammonium Coco-Sulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sulfuric acid, coco alkyl mono-ester, ammonium salt
What does it do?
Ammonium Coco-Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Ammonium Coco-Sulfate 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 Ammonium Coco-Sulfate?
Ammonium Coco-Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sulfuric acid, coco alkyl mono-ester, ammonium salt
Is Ammonium Coco-Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ammonium Coco-Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ammonium Coco-Sulfate do in cosmetic products?
Ammonium Coco-Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Ammonium Coco-Sulfate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ammonium Coco-Sulfate is 90989-98-3.
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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: 15/10/2010