Lauriminodipropionic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dodecyliminodipropanoic acid
What does it do?
Lauriminodipropionic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
Lauriminodipropionic 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 Lauriminodipropionic Acid?
Lauriminodipropionic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dodecyliminodipropanoic acid
Is Lauriminodipropionic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lauriminodipropionic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lauriminodipropionic Acid do in cosmetic products?
Lauriminodipropionic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, 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