Cocoamphodipropionate
AKA “Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, AMPHOSOL 2CSF, COLATERIC 2CM, ZOHARTERIC D-SF, MACKAM 2CSF
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cocoamphodipropionate
AKA: Disodium cocoamphodipropionate, AMPHOSOL 2CSF, COLATERIC 2CM, ZOHARTERIC D-SF, MACKAM 2CSF
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Coconut-derived cleanser that gently removes dirt and oil while conditioning hair and skin. Creates a rich lather for an effective, luxurious cleanse.
Formula
C10H18N2Na2O5
Mol. Weight
292.24
CAS #
68411-57-4
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
A modern synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, developed in the mid-20th century as a mild cleansing agent designed to replace harsher sulfate-based surfactants in personal care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Phototoxicity Concern
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR