Coco-morpholine oxide
Coco-morpholine oxide
Coco-morpholine oxide is a surfactant derived from coconut oil and obtained through chemical synthesis. It is used in hair care formulations to create foam, reduce static electricity, and facilitate hair conditioning.
Hair conditioningSurfactant
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Hair conditioning — Improves the appearance, softness and manageability of the hair.
Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.
Foaming — Creates or stabilises the foam of a product.
Antistatic — Reduces static electricity, particularly on the hair.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
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