Disodium cocoamphodiacetate

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

Disodium cocoamphodiacetate

n = 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16
Names
Other names DSCADA Disodium N-2-(N-(2-carboxymethoxyethyl)-N-carboxymethylamino)ethylcocamide
Identifiers
CAS Number	68650-39-5
ECHA InfoCard	100.065.474
EC Number	272-043-5
UNII	18L9G3U51M
CompTox Dashboard (EPA)	DTXSID9029483
Properties
Chemical formula	Variable
Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). Infobox references

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]