Banned in EU

Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate

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

What is it?

Fatty acids, coco, hydrogenated, salts with bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amine

What does it do?

Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 411), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate?

Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, coco, hydrogenated, salts with bis(2-hydroxypropyl)amine

Is Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate do in cosmetic products?

Dipa-Hydrogenated Cocoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

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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