Allowed in EU

Disodium Palmitamido Peg-2 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?

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl-.omega.-(1-oxohexadecylamino)-, disodium salts (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

What does it do?

Disodium Palmitamido Peg-2 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 Palmitamido Peg-2 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 Palmitamido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate?

Disodium Palmitamido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-3-carboxy-1-oxosulfopropyl-.omega.-(1-oxohexadecylamino)-, disodium salts (2 mol EO average molar ratio)

Is Disodium Palmitamido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Disodium Palmitamido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Disodium Palmitamido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Palmitamido Peg-2 Sulfosuccinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, 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: 15/10/2010