Sodium Soyate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, soya, sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Soyate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Soyate 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 Soyate?
Sodium Soyate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, soya, sodium salts
Is Sodium Soyate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Soyate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Soyate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Soyate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Soyate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Soyate is 61790-25-8.
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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