Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1,3-Propanediamine, N-coco-acyl derivs., N,N',N'-(mixed (2-hydroxyethyl) and carboxymethyl)-
What does it do?
Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of 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
EU regulatory status
Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine 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 Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine?
Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,3-Propanediamine, N-coco-acyl derivs., N,N',N'-(mixed (2-hydroxyethyl) and carboxymethyl)-
Is Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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