Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate 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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate 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 Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate?
Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate do in cosmetic products?
Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Didodecyl Butanetetracarboxylate is 287975-63-7.
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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