Potassium Sunflowerseedate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium Sunflowerseedate is the potassium salt of Sunflower Seed Acid.
What does it do?
Potassium Sunflowerseedate 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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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Potassium Sunflowerseedate 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 Sunflowerseedate?
Potassium Sunflowerseedate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Sunflowerseedate is the potassium salt of Sunflower Seed Acid.
Is Potassium Sunflowerseedate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Sunflowerseedate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Sunflowerseedate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Sunflowerseedate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.
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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: 11/03/2014