Allowed in EU

Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate

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?

Butanoic acid, 4-amino-4-oxo-2-sulfo-, N-tallow alkyl derivs., disodium salts

What does it do?

Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate 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 Tallow Sulfosuccinamate 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 Tallow Sulfosuccinamate?

Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanoic acid, 4-amino-4-oxo-2-sulfo-, N-tallow alkyl derivs., disodium salts

Is Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate do in cosmetic products?

Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate 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 Tallow Sulfosuccinamate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Tallow Sulfosuccinamate is 90268-48-7.

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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