Allowed in EU

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

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

What is it?

2-Hydroxy-1-propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-(coco-alkyl)-, 3-hydrolyzed wheat protein, chlorides

What does it do?

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Cleansing

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

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein 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 Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Hydroxy-1-propanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-(coco-alkyl)-, 3-hydrolyzed wheat protein, chlorides

Is Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein do in cosmetic products?

Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cocodimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein is 130381-04-3.

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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