Allowed in EU

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 Isoalkyl Acidate

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

What does it do?

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 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 fixing

    holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand

  • Hair waving or straightening

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

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

EU regulatory status

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 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 C21-22 Isoalkyl Acidate?

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 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 C21-22 Isoalkyl Acidate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 Isoalkyl Acidate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 Isoalkyl Acidate do in cosmetic products?

Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 Isoalkyl Acidate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, hair fixing, hair waving or straightening, humectant.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 Isoalkyl Acidate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxysuccinimidyl C21-22 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