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Cocoamphoacetate
AKA “Coconut oil amphoacetate, Coco-betaine acetate, Coconut acid amphoteric”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cocoamphoacetate
AKA: Coconut oil amphoacetate, Coco-betaine acetate, Coconut acid amphoteric
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleanser derived from coconut that removes dirt and oil while creating a rich lather. Conditions hair and skin without over-drying.
CAS #
90387-76-1
Form
Liquid
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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 derived from coconut oil, developed as a mild cleanser and conditioning agent for shampoos and body washes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocoamphoacetate, Cocoamphopropionate, Cocoamphodiacetate, and Cocoamphodipropionate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
sodium cocoamphoacetate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
sodium cocoamphoacetate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR