Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Abyssinian/Meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms generally to the formula below, where RCO- represents the acyl groups derived from a mixture of Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil and Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine?
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Abyssinian/Meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms generally to the formula below, where RCO- represents the acyl groups derived from a mixture of Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil and Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil.
Is Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetic products?
Abyssinian/meadowfoamamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing, viscosity controlling.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 23/05/2023