Banned in EU

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:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

  • 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