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Is Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine vegetarian?

Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine

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Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut-derived fatty acids, modified with hydroxyethyl and carboxymethyl groups, used in cosmetic cleansing formulations.

Also known as 1,3-Propanediamine, N-coco-acyl derivs., N,N',N'-(mixed (2-hydroxyethyl) and carboxymethyl)-
INCI name Hydroxyethyl Carboxymethyl Cocamidopropylamine
CosIng ID 34493
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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