Allowed in EU

N-Hydroxysuccinimide

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

What is it?

2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-hydroxy-

What does it do?

N-Hydroxysuccinimide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

N-Hydroxysuccinimide 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 N-Hydroxysuccinimide?

N-Hydroxysuccinimide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,5-Pyrrolidinedione, 1-hydroxy-

Is N-Hydroxysuccinimide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. N-Hydroxysuccinimide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does N-Hydroxysuccinimide do in cosmetic products?

N-Hydroxysuccinimide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of N-Hydroxysuccinimide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for N-Hydroxysuccinimide is 6066-82-6.

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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