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COCAMINOPROPIONIC ACID

.beta.-Alanine, N-coco alkyl derivs.

Definition

.beta.-Alanine, N-coco alkyl derivs.

Cosmetic roles

Washes away surface impuritiesCLEANSINGSoftens hairHAIR CONDITIONINGMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSurfactant that lifts dirtSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Safety & regulatory references

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

COCAMINOPROPIONIC ACIDINCI코카미노프로피오닉애씨드Korean label name (MFDS standard).beta.-Alanine, N-coco alkyl derivativesSynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
84812-94-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
284-219-9
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID101011023

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Melting/freezing point
306.78 ℃
Initial boiling point and range
498.85 ℃
Water solubility
2.006 ㎎/ℓ
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow)
2.39

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 4 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Softener and conditioner2
  • Surfactant (surface active agent)1
  • Cleaning agent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

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