sodium cocoamphoacetate

sodium cocoamphoacetate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sodium cocoamphocarboxypropionate, Cocamphoacetate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Glycine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
CAS #
90387-76-1
Form
Liquid
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.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Locks In Moisture
Fights Bacteria
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphoteric surfactant created in the mid-20th century for use in gentle cleansing formulations, designed to bridge the gap between natural coconut-derived ingredients and modern performance requirements.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
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