Allowed in EU

Sodium Caproyl Prolinate

A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

L-Proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1),Sodium N-decanoyl-L-prolinate

What does it do?

Sodium Caproyl Prolinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

EU regulatory status

Sodium Caproyl Prolinate 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 Caproyl Prolinate?

Sodium Caproyl Prolinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. L-Proline, 1-(1-oxodecyl)-, sodium salt (1:1),Sodium N-decanoyl-L-prolinate

Is Sodium Caproyl Prolinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Caproyl Prolinate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Caproyl Prolinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Caproyl Prolinate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Caproyl Prolinate is 1364318-34-2.

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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: 25/02/2013