Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycinate
What does it do?
Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
EU regulatory status
Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate 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 Dihydroxyethylglycinate?
Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)glycinate
Is Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is 139-41-3 / 17123-43-2 / 60168-81-2.
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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: 15/10/2010