Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate is the organic compound.
What does it do?
Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate 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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
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Surfactant
lowers surface tension, allowing oil and water to mix — the cleansing core of soaps and shampoos
EU regulatory status
Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate 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 Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate?
Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate is the organic compound.
Is Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin protecting, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, surfactant.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Cyclohexyl Deoxycholyl Taurate is 2898506-29-9 (free base), 2898506-30-2.
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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: 25/06/2026