Disodium cocoamphodiacetate

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

Biodegradability

A 2008 study suggested DSCADA is 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 Environ Res 80 (3): 276–81. PMID 18419016.