Sodium Stearoamphopropionate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Octadecanamide, N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(2-carboxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
What does it do?
Sodium Stearoamphopropionate 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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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of 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 - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Stearoamphopropionate 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 Stearoamphopropionate?
Sodium Stearoamphopropionate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Octadecanamide, N-[2-[(2-hydroxyethyl)(2-carboxyethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
Is Sodium Stearoamphopropionate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Stearoamphopropionate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Stearoamphopropionate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Stearoamphopropionate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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