Amino acid surfactant
AMMONIUM COCOYL SARCOSINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A mild amino-acid-based surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and sarcosine. It cleanses gently, foams well, and is common in low-irritation shampoos, baby washes, and sensitive-skin cleansers.
Skin benefits
- Mild anionic cleanser from coconut and amino acid
- Gentle on skin and hair
- Good foaming with low irritation
- Biodegradable amino-acid based
Known concerns
- Possible trace nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
- Coconut allergy rare possibility
- Slightly drying at high levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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