Allowed in EU

Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate

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

What is it?

Disodium (Z)-[2-[(1-oxooctadec-9-enyl)amino]ethyl] 2-sulphonatosuccinate

What does it do?

Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • 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 - foam boosting

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

  • Surfactant - hydrotrope

    surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations

EU regulatory status

Disodium Oleamido Mea-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 Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate?

Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium (Z)-[2-[(1-oxooctadec-9-enyl)amino]ethyl] 2-sulphonatosuccinate

Is Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Oleamido Mea-Sulfosuccinate is 68479-64-1 / 79702-63-9.

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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