Allowed in EU

Sodium Cocaminopropionate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

.beta.-Alanine, N-coco alkyl derivs., sodium salts

What does it do?

Sodium Cocaminopropionate 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

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Sodium Cocaminopropionate 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 Sodium Cocaminopropionate?

Sodium Cocaminopropionate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. .beta.-Alanine, N-coco alkyl derivs., sodium salts

Is Sodium Cocaminopropionate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Cocaminopropionate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Cocaminopropionate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Cocaminopropionate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Cocaminopropionate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Cocaminopropionate is 68608-68-4 / 8033-69-0 / 12676-68-4.

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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