Cosmadex
Allowed in EU

Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate

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

What is it?

Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/Euterpe Oleraceae/Palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/Palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/Babassu/Bertholletia Excelsa/Carapa Guianensis/Cocoa/Fevillea Trilobata/Passiflora Edulis/Theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate is the product obtained by the sodium hydroxide saponification of the oils derived from the fruit of Astrocaryum vulgare , Elaeis guianeensis (palm), and Euterpe oleraceae ; the kernels of Astrocaryum vulgare , and Elaeis guianeensis (palm); the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru , Bertholletia excelsa , Carapa guianensis , Fevillea trilobata , Orbignya speciosa (babassu), Passiflora edulis , Theobroma cacao (cocoa), and Theobroma grandiflorum.

What does it do?

Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate 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 (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate?

Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/Euterpe Oleraceae/Palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/Palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/Babassu/Bertholletia Excelsa/Carapa Guianensis/Cocoa/Fevillea Trilobata/Passiflora Edulis/Theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate is the product obtained by the sodium hydroxide saponification of the oils derived from the fruit of Astrocaryum vulgare , Elaeis guianeensis (palm), and Euterpe oleraceae ; the kernels of Astrocaryum vulgare , and Elaeis guianeensis (palm); the seeds of Astrocaryum murumuru , Bertholletia excelsa , Carapa guianensis , Fevillea trilobata , Orbignya speciosa (babassu), Passiflora edulis , Theobroma cacao (cocoa), and Theobroma grandiflorum.

Is Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium (Astrocaryum Vulgare/euterpe Oleraceae/palm) Fruit/(Astrocaryum Vulgare/palm) Kernel/(Astrocaryum Murumuru/babassu/bertholletia Excelsa/carapa Guianensis/cocoa/fevillea Trilobata/passiflora Edulis/theobroma Grandiflorum) Seedate 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: 08/11/2017