Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amides, theobroma-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate 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 Cocoabutteramphoacetate?
Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amides, theobroma-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
Is Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cocoabutteramphoacetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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