Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

AKA: Coconut sarcosinate, Mild surfactant

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid sarcosine, then combined with potassium. Synthesized through the condensation reaction of cocoyl chloride with potassium sarcosinate salt.

Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate is the potassium salt of Cocoyl Sarcosine

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Functions

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.

Conditions Hair

Cleansing Surfactant

Lifts away dirt and oil

Softens and detangles hair

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2021

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