Sodium Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium 2-hydroxy-3-(palm-kernel-oil-acyl)oxypropanesulfonate
What does it do?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or 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 Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate 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 Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium 2-hydroxy-3-(palm-kernel-oil-acyl)oxypropanesulfonate
Is Sodium Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Hydroxypropyl Palm Kernelate Sulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, 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