Zinc Coco-Sulfate
AKA “Zinc dodecyl hydrogen disulphate, UNII-D3L6BI0HK1, zinc dodecyl sulfate, D3L6BI0HK1, 22397-58-6, EINECS 244-955-3, ZINC COCO-SULPHATE, ZINC DODECYL SULPHATE, ZINC BIS(DODECYL SULFATE)
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Zinc coco-sulfate
AKA: Zinc dodecyl hydrogen disulphate, UNII-D3L6BI0HK1, Zinc dodecyl sulfate, D3L6BI0HK1, 22397-58-6, EINECS 244-955-3, ZINC COCO-SULPHATE, ZINC DODECYL SULPHATE, ZINC BIS(DODECYL SULFATE)
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sulfuric Acid, monococo-alkyl ester, zinc salt, (2:1)
Formula
C24H50O8S2Zn
Mol. Weight
596.20
CAS #
-
Form
Powder
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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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A plant-derived surfactant from coconut oil combined with zinc, created as a gentler alternative to synthetic sulfates while maintaining antimicrobial benefits for cleansing formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR