Allowed in EU

Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate

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

What is it?

Glycerides, cottonseed-oil mono, hydrogenated, ester with sulfobutanedioc acid, disodium salt

What does it do?

Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Cleansing

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

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

EU regulatory status

Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate 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 Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate?

Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glycerides, cottonseed-oil mono, hydrogenated, ester with sulfobutanedioc acid, disodium salt

Is Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting.

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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