Cocoamphopropionate

AKA: Coconut oil amidopropionate, Coco ampho propionate, Coconut acid amphoteric

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil through extraction of fatty acids and their derivatives. Produced through amidation and propoxylation of coconut-derived fatty acid compounds to create the amphipathic surfactant.

beta-Alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco acyl derivatives, monosodium salts

CAS #

93820-52-1

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foaming

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.

Foam Boosting

Removes Impurities

Creates Lather

Conditions Hair

Cleansing Surfactant

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR