Allowed in EU

Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate

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

What is it?

Sodium salt of the sulfate ester of the polyethylene glycol amide of Lauric Acid with an average of 4 moles of ethylene oxide

What does it do?

Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

EU regulatory status

Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate 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 Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate?

Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium salt of the sulfate ester of the polyethylene glycol amide of Lauric Acid with an average of 4 moles of ethylene oxide

Is Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Peg-4 Lauramide Sulfate 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