Sunfloweramide Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsatd., N-(hydroxyethyl); Sunfloweramide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
What does it do?
Sunfloweramide Mea 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 - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Sunfloweramide Mea is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sunfloweramide Mea?
Sunfloweramide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amides, C8-18 and C18-unsatd., N-(hydroxyethyl); Sunfloweramide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
Is Sunfloweramide Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Sunfloweramide Mea is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunfloweramide Mea do in cosmetic products?
Sunfloweramide Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Sunfloweramide Mea?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sunfloweramide Mea is 69227-24-3.
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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