Allowed in EU

Lauroamphodipropionic 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?

Dodecanamide, N-[2-(N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-(2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl)aminoethyl]-

What does it do?

Lauroamphodipropionic Acid 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

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

  • Surfactant - hydrotrope

    surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations

EU regulatory status

Lauroamphodipropionic 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 Lauroamphodipropionic Acid?

Lauroamphodipropionic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dodecanamide, N-[2-(N-(2-carboxyethyl)-N-(2-(2-carboxyethoxy)ethyl)aminoethyl]-

Is Lauroamphodipropionic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Lauroamphodipropionic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Lauroamphodipropionic Acid do in cosmetic products?

Lauroamphodipropionic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Lauroamphodipropionic Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Lauroamphodipropionic Acid is 64265-41-4.

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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