Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms generally to the formula:
What does it do?
Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Babassuamidopropyl 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 Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine?
Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms generally to the formula:
Is Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine do in cosmetic products?
Babassuamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, 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: 30/04/2020