Sodium Dimethylglycinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Dimethylglycinate is the sodium salt of glycine.
What does it do?
Sodium Dimethylglycinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Sodium Dimethylglycinate 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 Dimethylglycinate?
Sodium Dimethylglycinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Dimethylglycinate is the sodium salt of glycine.
Is Sodium Dimethylglycinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Dimethylglycinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Dimethylglycinate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Dimethylglycinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Dimethylglycinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Dimethylglycinate is 18319-88-5.
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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: 16/08/2024