PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, moisturising agent. It is used in 41 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | PCA ETHYL COCOYL ARGINATE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, MOISTURISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 95370-65-3 |
| EC number | 305-928-2 |
| Prevalence | 41 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Shampoos 17.1%Body Washes 12.2%Face Cleansers 9.8%Conditioners 7.3%General Moisturizers 7.3%Makeup Removers 7.3%
Frequently asked
- What does PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate do in skincare?
- PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate functions as an antistatic, moisturising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (17.1% of its uses).
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