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:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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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