Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA: 3-Dimethylamino-1-cocamidopropanol, Coconut acid dimethylamino compound
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, coco, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
CAS #
68140-01-2
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic coconut-derived compound developed in the 20th century as a conditioning and antistatic agent for hair care products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR