Allowed in EU

Sodium Sesquicarbonate

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

What is it?

Trisodium hydrogendicarbonate

What does it do?

Sodium Sesquicarbonate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

EU regulatory status

Sodium Sesquicarbonate 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 Sesquicarbonate?

Sodium Sesquicarbonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trisodium hydrogendicarbonate

Is Sodium Sesquicarbonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sodium Sesquicarbonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sodium Sesquicarbonate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Sesquicarbonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering, bulking, cleansing.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Sesquicarbonate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Sesquicarbonate is 533-96-0.

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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