Disodium cocoamphodiacetate (inci)

Disodium cocoamphodiacetate (DSCADA) the disodium salt of a coconut fatty acid amide, is a synthetic, topically compatible, amphoteric imidazolium compound, which acts as a surfactant (surfactant), cleansing, hair conditioning and skin caring. The substance is frequently used in comic formulations like body care products (e.g. hair shampoos, cleansing wipes).

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