Allowed in EU

Sodium Olivamphoacetate

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

What is it?

Amides, olive-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt

What does it do?

Sodium Olivamphoacetate 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

  • 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

EU regulatory status

Sodium Olivamphoacetate 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 Olivamphoacetate?

Sodium Olivamphoacetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amides, olive-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt

Is Sodium Olivamphoacetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Olivamphoacetate do in cosmetic products?

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

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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