Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium salt of the condensation product of lauric acid chloride and wheat amino acids
What does it do?
Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids 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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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids 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 Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids?
Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of the condensation product of lauric acid chloride and wheat amino acids
Is Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Potassium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is 1914931-84-2.
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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: 22/05/2018