murphycocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids, which are a natural triglyceride source from coconut palms. Synthesized through amidation and sulfonation of coconut fatty acid derivatives to create the surfactant compound.
1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
68139-30-0
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin 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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 750)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 750)
Eye Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions severe (CIR 750)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.05–2.5%
Rinse-off0.1–11.5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2017 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR