Allowed in EU

Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate

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

What is it?

Propanesulfonic acid, 3-(N-(2-dodecanamidoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt

What does it do?

Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Cleansing

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

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

  • 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 Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate 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 Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate?

Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Propanesulfonic acid, 3-(N-(2-dodecanamidoethyl)-N-(2-hydroxyethyl)amino-2-hydroxy-, monosodium salt

Is Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate is 70024-82-7.

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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