Is Cocoamphodipropionic Acid vegetarian?
Cocoamphodipropionic Acid
Vegetarian
Unconfirmed
Vegan
Unconfirmed
Cocoamphodipropionic Acid is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut-derived fatty alkyl imidazoline chemistry, used as a mild cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetics.
| Also known as | Imidazolium compounds, 1-[2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl]-1(or 3)-(2-carboxyethyl)-4,5-dihydro-2-norcoco alkyl |
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| INCI name | Cocoamphodipropionic Acid |
| CAS number | 68919-40-4 |
| EC number | 272-897-9 |
| CosIng ID | 75263 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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