Disodium cocoamphodiacetate

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Names
Other names
DSCADA
Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide
Identifiers
ECHA InfoCard 100.065.474 Edit this at Wikidata
EC Number
  • 272-043-5
UNII
Properties
Variable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa).

Disodium cocoamphodiacetate (DSCADA) is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant routinely used in personal care products.[1]

Biodegradability

A 2008 study suggested high levels of DSCADA (>216 mg/L) may be toxic to bacteria in wastewater treatment processes.[1] Results from the 2008 research indicated that DSCADA has limited biodegradability and recalcitrant metabolites may develop.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Sharvelle S, Skvarenina E, Banks MK (2008). "Biodegradation of disodium cocoamphodiacetate by a wastewater microbial consortium". Water Environment Research. 80 (3): 276–81. doi:10.2175/106143008x268489. PMID 18419016. S2CID 42530940.
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