Allowed in EU

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What does it do?

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate 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

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Hair waving or straightening

    permanently changes the shape of hair through chemical reduction and re-oxidation of the hair's disulfide bonds

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate 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 Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate?

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.

Is Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate do in cosmetic products?

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, hair waving or straightening, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxysuccinimidyl C10-40 Isoalkyl Acidate is -.

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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