Allowed in EU

Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride

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

What is it?

Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride

What does it do?

Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antistatic

    reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable

  • Cleansing

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

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

EU regulatory status

Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride 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 Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride?

Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride

Is Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride do in cosmetic products?

Sunflowerseedamidopropyl Hydroxyethyldimonium Chloride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.

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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