Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(carboxymethylimino-4-hydroxy-1-sulfo-3,5-benzenebismethanediyl), disodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate 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 Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate?
Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(carboxymethylimino-4-hydroxy-1-sulfo-3,5-benzenebismethanediyl), disodium salts
Is Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating, surfactant - cleansing.
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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