Sodium Sulfanilate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, hair dyeing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium sulphanilate
What does it do?
Sodium Sulfanilate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Hair dyeing
colours hair, either by depositing pigment on the surface or by chemically altering the hair's natural pigment
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Sodium Sulfanilate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1257), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sodium Sulfanilate?
Sodium Sulfanilate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium sulphanilate
Is Sodium Sulfanilate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Sodium Sulfanilate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Sulfanilate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Sulfanilate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, hair dyeing.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Sulfanilate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Sulfanilate is 515-74-2.
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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