Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
L-Aspartic acid, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-, salt with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol (1:2)
What does it do?
Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate 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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate?
Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. L-Aspartic acid, N-(1-oxohexadecyl)-, salt with 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol (1:2)
Is Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate do in cosmetic products?
Di-Tea-Palmitoyl Aspartate 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