Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid is the mixture of fatty acids derived from Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid 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 Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid?
Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid is the mixture of fatty acids derived from Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Oil.
Is Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid do in cosmetic products?
Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Carpotroche Brasiliensis Seed Acid 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: 01/12/2011