Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Propanesulfonic acid, 3-coco-alkyloxy-2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate 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 Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate?
Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propanesulfonic acid, 3-coco-alkyloxy-2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt
Is Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - 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