Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the potassium salt of the condensation product of a mixture of coconut and olive acid chlorides and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein.
What does it do?
Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein 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 Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein?
Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Cocoyl/Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the potassium salt of the condensation product of a mixture of coconut and olive acid chlorides and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein.
Is Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Cocoyl/olivoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 25/04/2019