Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, chelating, deodorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium/Aluminum/Iron/Sulfate/Tartarate/Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of aluminum sulfate, ferric sulfate, sodium hydroxide and tartaric acid
What does it do?
Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
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Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
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Opacifying
makes a transparent or translucent formulation opaque or pearlescent
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide 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/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide?
Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium/Aluminum/Iron/Sulfate/Tartarate/Hydroxide is the product obtained by the reaction of aluminum sulfate, ferric sulfate, sodium hydroxide and tartaric acid
Is Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide do in cosmetic products?
Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, chelating, deodorant, humectant, opacifying, uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sodium/aluminum/iron/sulfate/tartarate/hydroxide 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: 15/10/2010