Cocamidopropylamine Oxide

Cocamidopropylamine Oxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting agent. It is used in 94 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCOCAMIDOPROPYLAMINE OXIDE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE
CAS number68155-09-9
EC number268-938-5/931-324-9
Prevalence94 products (0.1% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Shampoos 60.6%Face Cleansers 16%Body Washes 6.4%Mousse & Foam 6.4%Makeup Removers 4.3%Dry Shampoos 1.1%

Frequently asked

What does Cocamidopropylamine Oxide do in skincare?
Cocamidopropylamine Oxide functions as a cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cocamidopropylamine Oxide allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Cocamidopropylamine Oxide?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (60.6% of its uses).

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