Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating, cleansing, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate 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
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
EU regulatory status
Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate 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 Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate?
Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Is Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Citrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating, cleansing, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.
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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: 07/07/2020