Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium salt of the product formed by the reaction of disulfonated diphenyl ether with .alpha.-hexadecene
What does it do?
Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate 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 - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate 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 Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate?
Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium salt of the product formed by the reaction of disulfonated diphenyl ether with .alpha.-hexadecene
Is Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - hydrotrope.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Cetyl Phenyl Ether Disulfonate is 223239-89-2.
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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