Sodium Sweet Almondate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Sweet Almondate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
What does it do?
Sodium Sweet Almondate 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 - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Sodium Sweet Almondate 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 Sweet Almondate?
Sodium Sweet Almondate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Sweet Almondate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
Is Sodium Sweet Almondate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Sweet Almondate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Sweet Almondate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Sweet Almondate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Sodium Sweet Almondate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Sweet Almondate is -.
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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: 23/01/2011