Sodium Cholate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-trihydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1), (3.\a.,5.\b.,7.\a.,12.\a.)-
What does it do?
Sodium Cholate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sodium Cholate 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 Cholate?
Sodium Cholate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cholan-24-oic acid, 3,7,12-trihydroxy-, sodium salt (1:1), (3.\a.,5.\b.,7.\a.,12.\a.)-
Is Sodium Cholate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cholate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cholate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cholate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Cholate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Cholate is 361-09-1.
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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: 20/11/2014