Allowed in EU

Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate

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

What is it?

Tetrasodium N-(3-carboxylato-1-oxo-2-sulphonatopropyl)-N-octadecyl-L-aspartate

What does it do?

Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

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

  • Surfactant - cleansing

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

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

  • Surfactant - hydrotrope

    surfactant that increases the solubility of poorly-soluble substances in water-based formulations

EU regulatory status

Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate 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 Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate?

Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetrasodium N-(3-carboxylato-1-oxo-2-sulphonatopropyl)-N-octadecyl-L-aspartate

Is Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate do in cosmetic products?

Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - hydrotrope.

What is the CAS number of Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tetrasodium Dicarboxyethyl Stearyl Sulfosuccinamate is 3401-73-8.

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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