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DISODIUM CAPROAMPHODIACETATE.

Insufficient Data CAS 68298-22-6 / ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE

Disodium Caproamphodiacetate is a versatile amphoteric surfactant, widely utilized in personal care products for its cleansing and foaming properties. It efficiently removes oil and dirt, making it a staple in various rinse-off formulations.

Summary

Antistatic Cleansing Foaming Hair Conditioning Surfactant Surfactant - Hydrotrope

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by lowering the surface tension between water and insoluble matter such as oils and dirt. This surfactant action allows water to effectively emulsify these particles, facilitating their removal during rinsing. Additionally, it offers benefits as an antistatic and hair conditioning agent.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

While the CIR Expert Panel has deemed a group of related Fatty Amphocarboxylates safe, a specific, standalone assessment for Disodium Caproamphodiacetate with a defined maximum concentration has not been explicitly conducted. No specific SCCS opinion was identified. The FDA does not pre-approve cosmetic ingredients; however, Disodium Caproamphodiacetate is listed within the FDA’s UNII system (CV5TH1CFM0).

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While recognized as a versatile cleansing agent suitable for all skin types and widely used, comprehensive clinical efficacy and a specific, standalone CIR safety assessment for Disodium Caproamphodiacetate are currently lacking.

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