Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethyl 1,4-dimethyl-5-(1-methylethyl)azulene-3-sulfonate
What does it do?
Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate 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 Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate?
Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl 1,4-dimethyl-5-(1-methylethyl)azulene-3-sulfonate
Is Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Guaiazulene Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing.
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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