Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, foaming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N-Methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycine, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethanol) (1:1)
What does it do?
Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-Methyl-N-(1-oxododecyl)glycine, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethanol) (1:1)
Is Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, foaming, hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tea-Lauroyl Sarcosinate is 16693-53-1.
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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