Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate 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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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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 Isethionate 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 Isethionate?
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, sodium salts
Is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is 61789-32-0 / 58969-27-0.
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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