Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium Glucarate/Gluconate/Glucuronate/Glycolate/Ketogluconate/Oxalate/Tartrate/Tartronate is a complex mixture of the mono- and disodium salts of the product obtained by the reaction of sodium nitrite with Glucaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Glucuronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, ketogluconic acid, Oxalic Acid, Tartaric Acid.
What does it do?
Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate 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 Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate?
Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium Glucarate/Gluconate/Glucuronate/Glycolate/Ketogluconate/Oxalate/Tartrate/Tartronate is a complex mixture of the mono- and disodium salts of the product obtained by the reaction of sodium nitrite with Glucaric Acid, Gluconic Acid, Glucuronic Acid, Glycolic Acid, ketogluconic acid, Oxalic Acid, Tartaric Acid.
Is Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Glucarate/gluconate/glucuronate/glycolate/ketogluconate/oxalate/tartrate/tartronate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
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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: 05/08/2016