Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate

Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM DIHYDROXYETHYLGLYCINATE
FunctionCHELATING
CAS number139-41-3 / 17123-43-2 / 60168-81-2
EC number205-360-4
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Shampoos 100%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate do in skincare?
Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate functions as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (100% of its uses).

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