Allowed in EU

Sunflower Glycerides Citrate

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

What is it?

Sunflower Glycerides Citrate is a complex mixture of citric acid esters of Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides

What does it do?

Sunflower Glycerides Citrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Sunflower Glycerides Citrate 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 Sunflower Glycerides Citrate?

Sunflower Glycerides Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflower Glycerides Citrate is a complex mixture of citric acid esters of Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides

Is Sunflower Glycerides Citrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sunflower Glycerides Citrate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sunflower Glycerides Citrate do in cosmetic products?

Sunflower Glycerides Citrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Sunflower Glycerides Citrate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sunflower Glycerides Citrate 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