Dimethylglucamine
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(dimethylamino)-
What does it do?
Dimethylglucamine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Dimethylglucamine 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 Dimethylglucamine?
Dimethylglucamine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. D-Glucitol, 1-deoxy-1-(dimethylamino)-
Is Dimethylglucamine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dimethylglucamine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dimethylglucamine do in cosmetic products?
Dimethylglucamine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Dimethylglucamine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dimethylglucamine is 76326-99-3.
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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: 24/04/2018