Allowed in EU

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

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

What is it?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and hydrolyzed rice protein

What does it do?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein 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

  • 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

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice 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 Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and hydrolyzed rice protein

Is Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein do in cosmetic products?

Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.

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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