Surfactant

Ammonium Coco-Sulfate

INCI: AMMONIUM COCO-SULFATE
CAS 68955-20-0 (primary) EC 292-758-6
Sulfuric acid, coco alkyl mono-ester, ammonium salt
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Sulfuric acid, coco alkyl mono-ester, ammonium salt

Purpose

Function

Surfactant – cleansing, foaming
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL55 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Coconut-oil-derived surfactant marketed as SLS-free but shares similar irritation potential at equivalent concentrations; must be formulated with co-surfactants for mildness.

US Note

Permitted — no specific FDA restriction; widely used in personal care

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
68955-20-0 (primary)
EC Number
292-758-6
INCI
AMMONIUM COCO-SULFATE
Category
Surfactant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026