Sodium Cocoyl/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine)
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Cocoyl/Stearoyl (Alanine/Arginine/Asparagine/Aspartic Acid/Glutamic Acid/Glutamine/Glycine/Histidine/Isoleucine/Leucine/Lysine/Phenylalanine/Proline/Serine/Threonine/Tyrosine/Valine) is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of a blend of cocoyl chloride and stearoyl chloride with an aqueous solution containing alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine, and valine.
What does it do?
Sodium Cocoyl/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine) 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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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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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/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine) 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/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine)?
Sodium Cocoyl/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Cocoyl/Stearoyl (Alanine/Arginine/Asparagine/Aspartic Acid/Glutamic Acid/Glutamine/Glycine/Histidine/Isoleucine/Leucine/Lysine/Phenylalanine/Proline/Serine/Threonine/Tyrosine/Valine) is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of a blend of cocoyl chloride and stearoyl chloride with an aqueous solution containing alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, glycine, histidine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, serine, threonine, tyrosine, and valine.
Is Sodium Cocoyl/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cocoyl/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cocoyl/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine) do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cocoyl/stearoyl (Alanine/arginine/asparagine/aspartic Acid/glutamic Acid/glutamine/glycine/histidine/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/serine/threonine/tyrosine/valine) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, 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: 15/11/2016