Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Coco-alkyl-D-glucopyranoside and coco-alkyl-D-glucopyranosylglucopyranoside, ethers with 2,3-dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropanaminium chloride
What does it do?
Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride 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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride 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 Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride?
Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coco-alkyl-D-glucopyranoside and coco-alkyl-D-glucopyranosylglucopyranoside, ethers with 2,3-dihydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropanaminium chloride
Is Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?
Cocoglucosides Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, skin conditioning, 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: 04/03/2011