Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
beta-alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N-coco acyl derivs., 2,2'-iminobisethanol salts
What does it do?
Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate 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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 411), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate?
Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. beta-alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-, N-coco acyl derivs., 2,2'-iminobisethanol salts
Is Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate do in cosmetic products?
Dea-Cocoamphodipropionate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
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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