This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Colorant
- Exclusively or mainly intended to colour the cosmetic product, the body as a whole or certain parts thereof, by absorption or reflection of visible light; (precursors of oxidative hair colorants shall be deemed colorants). All authorised colorants are substances in the positive list of Annex IV to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.
- Surfactant
- Helping other ingredients that normally do not mix to dissolve or disperse in one another. Surfactants are also called a surface active agents as they lower the surface tension of water or reduce the interfacial tension between immiscible components.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.