Allowed in EU

Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate

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

What is it?

9-Octadecen-1-aminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-bis(-2-hydroxyethyl)-, hydroxide, inner salt

What does it do?

Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

EU regulatory status

Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate 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 Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate?

Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 9-Octadecen-1-aminium, N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-bis(-2-hydroxyethyl)-, hydroxide, inner salt

Is Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate do in cosmetic products?

Dihydroxyethyl Oleyl Glycinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.

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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