Tea-Sorbate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, preservative in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
TEA-Sorbate is the triethanolamine salt of 2,4-hexanedienoic acid
What does it do?
Tea-Sorbate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antimicrobial
kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Tea-Sorbate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62V). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-Sorbate?
Tea-Sorbate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. TEA-Sorbate is the triethanolamine salt of 2,4-hexanedienoic acid
Is Tea-Sorbate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tea-Sorbate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Sorbate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Sorbate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, preservative.
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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: 16/10/2010