Sodium Arachidate
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering, emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium eicosanoate
What does it do?
Sodium Arachidate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Arachidate 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 Sodium Arachidate?
Sodium Arachidate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium eicosanoate
Is Sodium Arachidate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Arachidate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Arachidate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Arachidate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, emulsion stabilising, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
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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