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Tea-Oleoyl Sarcosinate

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

What is it?

(Z)-N-Methyl-N-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)glycine, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethanol) (1:1)

What does it do?

Tea-Oleoyl Sarcosinate 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

  • Foaming

    produces foam when mixed with water and agitated

  • 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

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

Tea-Oleoyl 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-Oleoyl Sarcosinate?

Tea-Oleoyl Sarcosinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Z)-N-Methyl-N-(1-oxo-9-octadecenyl)glycine, compound with 2,2',2''-nitrilotri(ethanol) (1:1)

Is Tea-Oleoyl Sarcosinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Tea-Oleoyl Sarcosinate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Tea-Oleoyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetic products?

Tea-Oleoyl 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-Oleoyl Sarcosinate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tea-Oleoyl Sarcosinate is 17736-08-2.

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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