Allowed in EU

Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Amides, sweet-almond-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt

What does it do?

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

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - foam boosting

    surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation

EU regulatory status

Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate 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 Sweetalmondamphoacetate?

Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amides, sweet-almond-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt

Is Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate do in cosmetic products?

Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting.

What is the CAS number of Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate 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