Sodium Cocoamphopropionate
AKA “Coconut Amphoteric, Coconut Amino Acid Amphoteric”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoamphopropionate
AKA: Coconut Amphoteric, Coconut Amino Acid Amphoteric
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
beta-Alanine, N-(2-aminoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-, N-coco acyl derivatives, monosodium salts
CAS #
93820-52-1
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.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century from coconut oil-derived amino acids. Created as a mild, amphoteric surfactant for gentle cleansing products, particularly baby shampoos.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Sodium Cocoamphopropionate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Sodium Cocoamphopropionate
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Occupational contact dermatitis caused by sodium cocoamphopropionate in a liquid soap used in fast-food restaurants.
Hagvall L, Bråred-Christensson J, Inerot A
Contact dermatitis, 2014
Occupational contact allergy to sodium cocoamphopropionate in a skin protection cream.
Skudlik C, Markthaler M, John SM
Contact dermatitis, 2018
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR