Cocoylcholine Methosulfate

AKA: Cocoyl choline methosulfate

Synthetic

Cleanser

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Ethanaminium, 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Esters with Coco Fatty Acids, Me Sulfates

CAS #

852690-27-8

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.

Removes Impurities

Traditional Use

A modern botanical surfactant created from coconut oil and choline in recent decades as a mild alternative to conventional detergents in personal care formulations.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

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