Allowed in EU

Sodium Stearyl Fumarate

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

What is it?

Sodium octadecyl fumarate

What does it do?

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

  • Bulking

    adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties

EU regulatory status

Sodium Stearyl Fumarate 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 Stearyl Fumarate?

Sodium Stearyl Fumarate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium octadecyl fumarate

Is Sodium Stearyl Fumarate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Stearyl Fumarate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Stearyl Fumarate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Stearyl Fumarate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Stearyl Fumarate is 4070-80-8.

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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