Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and hydrolyzed silk
What does it do?
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
EU regulatory status
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk 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 Hydrolyzed Silk?
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and hydrolyzed silk
Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Silk is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, 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