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Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
AKA “Sodium cocoamphodiacetate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide
CAS #
68650-39-5
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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin 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.
Foam Boosting
Hydrotrope
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, developed in the late 20th century to provide mild cleansing suitable for baby shampoos and sensitive formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR