Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as reducing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium hydroxymethanesulphinate
What does it do?
Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Reducing
a reducing agent — donates electrons to break chemical bonds, used in perms and depilatories
EU regulatory status
Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate 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 Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate?
Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium hydroxymethanesulphinate
Is Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: reducing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Oxymethylene Sulfoxylate is 149-44-0.
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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