Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate is the salt of Gluconic Acid and 3-aminopropanol.
What does it do?
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
EU regulatory status
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate 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 Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate?
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate is the salt of Gluconic Acid and 3-aminopropanol.
Is Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant.
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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: 26/04/2018