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Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12

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

What is it?

Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 is organic compound that conforms to the formula

What does it do?

Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Anti-sebum

    helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin

EU regulatory status

Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 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 Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12?

Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 is organic compound that conforms to the formula

Is Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 do in cosmetic products?

Pentasodium Tetracarboxymethyl Heptadecanoyl Dipeptide-12 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum.

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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: 24/10/2019