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Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer

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

What is it?

Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer is the the crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction of Lauryl Glucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, which is then reacted with maleic anhdride and partially neutralized by sodium hydroxide.

What does it do?

Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside 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 - foam boosting

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

EU regulatory status

Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside 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 Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer?

Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer is the the crosslinked polymer formed by the reaction of Lauryl Glucoside with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol, which is then reacted with maleic anhdride and partially neutralized by sodium hydroxide.

Is Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside Crosspolymer?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Maleate Laurylglucoside 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: 15/12/2011