Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid
What does it do?
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid 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 Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid?
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid
Is Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid is 7365-45-9.
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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