C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carboxylatomethyl(hydroxy-C12-14-alkyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium
What does it do?
C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine 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 Sarcosine?
C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carboxylatomethyl(hydroxy-C12-14-alkyl)(2-hydroxyethyl)methylammonium
Is C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine do in cosmetic products?
C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for C12-14 Hydroxyalkyl Hydroxyethyl Sarcosine is -.
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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