Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl] ester, diammonium salt
What does it do?
Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate 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
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate 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 Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate?
Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanedioic acid, sulfo-, 1-[2-[(1-oxododecyl)amino]ethyl] ester, diammonium salt
Is Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?
Diammonium Lauramido-Mea Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - hydrotrope.
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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