Allowed in EU

Sodium Lauryl Diethylenediaminoglycinate

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

What does it do?

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

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • 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

EU regulatory status

Sodium Lauryl Diethylenediaminoglycinate 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 Lauryl Diethylenediaminoglycinate?

Sodium Lauryl Diethylenediaminoglycinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.

Is Sodium Lauryl Diethylenediaminoglycinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Lauryl Diethylenediaminoglycinate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Lauryl Diethylenediaminoglycinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

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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