C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(2-(C12-14-alkyl)aminoethyl)aminoethylaminoacetic acid monohydrochloride
What does it do?
C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl 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 C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl?
C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-(C12-14-alkyl)aminoethyl)aminoethylaminoacetic acid monohydrochloride
Is C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl do in cosmetic products?
C12-14 Alkyl Diaminoethylglycine Hcl is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 15/10/2010