Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate

Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Methyl Isethionate Surfactant, Hydrogenated Cocoyl Isethionate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and methyl isethionate, a synthetic surfactant precursor. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of cocoyl methyl isethionate, followed by sodium neutralization.
Sodium Hydrogenated Cocoyl Methyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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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.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR