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Surfactant

AMMONIUM COCO-SULFATE

CAS 90989-98-3
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

An anionic sulfate cleanser from coconut fatty acids — chemically very similar to SLS. Cleans well but is drying and irritating to eyes and skin.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong-foaming cleanser
  • Coconut-derived
  • Effective at low %

Known concerns

  • Stripping/drying like SLS
  • Eye and skin irritation in leave-on
  • Can disrupt skin barrier with prolonged use
  • Often contains SLS as primary species

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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