Sodium Polyaspartate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Aspartic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Polyaspartate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Sodium Polyaspartate 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 Polyaspartate?
Sodium Polyaspartate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aspartic acid, homopolymer, sodium salt
Is Sodium Polyaspartate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Polyaspartate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Polyaspartate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Polyaspartate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, humectant, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Polyaspartate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Polyaspartate is 94525-01-6.
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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