Allowed in EU

Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate

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

What is it?

Butanedioic acid, 2-dodecenyl-, sodium salt (1:2)

What does it do?

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

  • Anticorrosive

    protects formulations and packaging from corrosion, especially metal components

EU regulatory status

Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate 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 Dodecenylsuccinate?

Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanedioic acid, 2-dodecenyl-, sodium salt (1:2)

Is Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticorrosive.

What is the CAS number of Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Dodecenylsuccinate is 57195-26-3.

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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: 23/09/2014