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
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