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Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate

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

What is it?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate is the sulfate ester of Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran.

What does it do?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • 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

  • Skin protecting

    helps shield skin from external environmental factors

EU regulatory status

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran 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 Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate is the sulfate ester of Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran.

Is Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran Sulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: humectant, skin conditioning, skin protecting.

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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: 19/04/2018