Allowed in EU

Sodium Babassu Sulfate

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

What is it?

Fatty alcohols, babassu oil, sulfate ester, sodium salt

What does it do?

Sodium Babassu Sulfate 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

EU regulatory status

Sodium Babassu Sulfate 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 Babassu Sulfate?

Sodium Babassu Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty alcohols, babassu oil, sulfate ester, sodium salt

Is Sodium Babassu Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Babassu Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Babassu Sulfate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Babassu Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 15/10/2010