Sodium Persulfate
A cosmetic ingredient used as oxidising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Disodium peroxodisulphate
What does it do?
Sodium Persulfate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Oxidising
an oxidising agent — used in hair dyes, perms, and bleaches to drive chemical reactions
EU regulatory status
Sodium Persulfate 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 Persulfate?
Sodium Persulfate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Disodium peroxodisulphate
Is Sodium Persulfate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Persulfate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Persulfate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Persulfate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: oxidising.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Persulfate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Persulfate is 7775-27-1.
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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