Ammonium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate

Ammonium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Ammonium Cocoglyceride Sulfate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, coco mono-, sulfated, ammonium salts
CAS #
61789-03-5
Form
Powder
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Developed as a modern surfactant derived from coconut oil and glycerin in the latter half of the 20th century. Designed to provide mild cleansing while maintaining skin compatibility, building on coconut oil's historical use in personal care.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR