Allowed in EU

Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate

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

What is it?

9-Tetradecenoic acid, 13,14-bis(2-hydroxyethoxycarbonyl)-13-sulfo-, disodium salt

What does it do?

Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Deodorant

    reduces or masks unpleasant body odour

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate 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 Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate?

Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 9-Tetradecenoic acid, 13,14-bis(2-hydroxyethoxycarbonyl)-13-sulfo-, disodium salt

Is Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, cleansing, deodorant, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Dihydroxyethyl Sulfosuccinylundecylenate is 109840-16-6.

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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