Sodium Levulinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium 4-oxovalerate
What does it do?
Sodium Levulinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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 Levulinate 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 Levulinate?
Sodium Levulinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium 4-oxovalerate
Is Sodium Levulinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Levulinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Levulinate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Levulinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Levulinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Levulinate is 19856-23-6.
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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: 19/10/2020