Allowed in EU

Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is the sodium salt of the sulfonate ester of a mixture of hydroxypropyl decylmonoglucoside and hydroxypropyl decyldiglucoside

What does it do?

Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

  • Surfactant - hydrotrope

    surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations

EU regulatory status

Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate 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 Hydroxypropylsulfonate?

Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is the sodium salt of the sulfonate ester of a mixture of hydroxypropyl decylmonoglucoside and hydroxypropyl decyldiglucoside

Is Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Decylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate is -.

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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