Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids isolated from apple juice
What does it do?
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids 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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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 Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids 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 Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids?
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids isolated from apple juice
Is Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin 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