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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Low concern
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is used in personal care products. CIR concluded sultaines are safe in cosmetic formulations.
Found in
92 products
What it is
Amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids; a sultaine.
Surfactant/foam booster in cosmetics (not food).
Why it's flagged
- potential contact dermatitis in sensitized individuals
What regulators actually say
"Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is safe as used in cosmetic formulations."
"Cosmetic ingredients other than color additives are not subject to FDA premarket approval."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient (not food)
European Union — EFSA
Cosmetic ingredient
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