Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, humectant, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate is the sodium salt of the hydrolysate of colanic acid, polyanionic heteropolysaccharide produced through fermentation by E. coli, derived from acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
What does it do?
Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
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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 Hydrolyzed Colanate 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 Hydrolyzed Colanate?
Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate is the sodium salt of the hydrolysate of colanic acid, polyanionic heteropolysaccharide produced through fermentation by E. coli, derived from acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Is Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Hydrolyzed Colanate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, humectant, skin protecting, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
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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: 08/05/2025