Cocotrimonium Methosulfate

Cocotrimonium Methosulfate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coco trimonium methosulfate, Coconut trimonium methosulfate
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Quaternary ammonium compounds, coco alkyltrimethyl, Me sulfates
CAS #
68002-60-8
Form
Powder
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.
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
A synthetic quaternary ammonium compound derived from coconut oil, developed in the latter half of the 20th century as a gentler conditioning and antistatic agent for hair and skin care.
EWG
3
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR