Sodium coco/hydrogenated tallow sulfate
Sodium coco/hydrogenated tallow sulfate
Surfactant of animal origin (derived from hydrogenated tallow) and plant origin (coconut oil). It ensures cleansing by reducing surface tension, creates foam, and facilitates the emulsification of fatty substances in cosmetic formulations.
SurfactantFoaming
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Surfactant — Lowers the tension between two surfaces; cleanses and helps remove impurities.
Foaming — Creates or stabilises the foam of a product.
Emulsifying — Allows phases that do not naturally mix, such as water and oil, to be blended together.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
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