Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine
A cosmetic ingredient used as reducing, skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What does it do?
Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine 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 Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine?
Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.
Is Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine do in cosmetic products?
Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: reducing, skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Disodium Tetramethylhexadecenyl Succinoyl Cysteine is 1869058-84-3.
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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: 16/06/2020