Allowed in EU

Trisodium Chlorin E6

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

What is it?

21H, 23H-Porphine-7-propanoic acid, 3-carboxy-5-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethenyl-18-ethyl-7,8-dihydro-2,8-12, m17-tetramethyl-, sodium salt (1:3), (7S,8S)-

What does it do?

Trisodium Chlorin E6 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Trisodium Chlorin E6 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 Trisodium Chlorin E6?

Trisodium Chlorin E6 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 21H, 23H-Porphine-7-propanoic acid, 3-carboxy-5-(carboxymethyl)-13-ethenyl-18-ethyl-7,8-dihydro-2,8-12, m17-tetramethyl-, sodium salt (1:3), (7S,8S)-

Is Trisodium Chlorin E6 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Trisodium Chlorin E6 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Trisodium Chlorin E6 do in cosmetic products?

Trisodium Chlorin E6 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Trisodium Chlorin E6?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trisodium Chlorin E6 is 72984-36-2.

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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: 14/03/2016