Allowed in EU

Deceth-7 Glucoside

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

What is it?

Deceth-7 Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of a 7-mole ethoxylate of decyl alcohol with glucose

What does it do?

Deceth-7 Glucoside 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

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Deceth-7 Glucoside 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 Deceth-7 Glucoside?

Deceth-7 Glucoside is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Deceth-7 Glucoside is the product obtained by the condensation of a 7-mole ethoxylate of decyl alcohol with glucose

Is Deceth-7 Glucoside allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Deceth-7 Glucoside is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Deceth-7 Glucoside do in cosmetic products?

Deceth-7 Glucoside is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, 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