Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is the sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids derived from barley protein.
What does it do?
Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids 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 Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids?
Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is the sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids derived from barley protein.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 26/11/2012