Emulsifier

Sodium Chitosan Cocamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate

INCI: SODIUM CHITOSAN COCAMIDE HYDROXYPROPYLSULFONATE

Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Sodium Chitosan Cocamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate?

Sodium Chitosan Cocamide Hydroxypropylsulfonate is the product obtained by the reaction of Chitosan with coconut acid anhydride and sodium 3-chloro-2-hydroxypropanesulfonate.

Its declared cosmetic functions are emollient, emulsifying, hair conditioning, skin conditioning and surfactant.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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