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Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction of decylglucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, followed by reaction with bis(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)phosphate

What does it do?

Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

  • Surfactant - hydrotrope

    surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations

EU regulatory status

Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer 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 Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer?

Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is the crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction of decylglucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, followed by reaction with bis(3-chloro-2-hydroxypropyl)phosphate

Is Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Hydroxypropylphosphate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer is -.

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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