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:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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