Chelating Agent

Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine

INCI: ACETYL CARBOXYMETHYL COCOYL GLYCINE

Reviewed by Kate · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine?

Acetyl Carboxymethyl Cocoyl Glycine is the product obtained by the reaction of coconut acid chloride, glycine and chloroacetic acid.

Its declared cosmetic function is chelating.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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