Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-(2-(bis(2-Carboxyethyl)(coco-alkyl)methyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol, dihydrogen phosphate, sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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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 Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline 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 Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline?
Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-(2-(bis(2-Carboxyethyl)(coco-alkyl)methyl)-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazol-1-yl)ethanol, dihydrogen phosphate, sodium salts
Is Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, hair conditioning, 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: 15/10/2010