Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
20beta-Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3(beta)-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropoxy)-11-oxo-, disodium salt
What does it do?
Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
EU regulatory status
Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate 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 Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate?
Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 20beta-Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3(beta)-(3-carboxy-1-oxopropoxy)-11-oxo-, disodium salt
Is Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Succinoyl Glycyrrhetinate is 7421-40-1.
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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