Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate is the sodium salt of the phosphate ester of a mixture of hydroxypropyl decylmonoglucoside and hydroxypropyl decyldiglucoside.
What does it do?
Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - hydrotrope
surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations
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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 Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate 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 Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate?
Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate is the sodium salt of the phosphate ester of a mixture of hydroxypropyl decylmonoglucoside and hydroxypropyl decyldiglucoside.
Is Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropyl Phosphate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope, 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: 23/05/2023