Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, foaming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amides, palm-kernel-oil-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-carboxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate 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 Palm Kernelamphopropionate?
Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amides, palm-kernel-oil-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(2-carboxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salts
Is Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Palm Kernelamphopropionate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning.
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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