Allowed in EU

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

N-(2-C12-14 hydroxyalkyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-beta-alanine

What does it do?

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

EU regulatory status

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine 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 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine?

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-(2-C12-14 hydroxyalkyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-beta-alanine

Is C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine do in cosmetic products?

C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.

What is the CAS number of C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Beta-Alanine is 70521-70-9 / 70521-71-0.

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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