Allowed in EU

Sodium Carbonate

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

What is it?

Sodium carbonate

What does it do?

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

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Sodium Carbonate 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 Carbonate?

Sodium Carbonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium carbonate

Is Sodium Carbonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Carbonate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Carbonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, bulking.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Carbonate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Carbonate is 497-19-8.

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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