Hexadecanoic acid, diester with N,N,N-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)methanaminium methyl sulfate
Ingredient function
6 ingredients
DETANGLING
Reducing or eliminating hair intertwining due to hair surface alteration or damage and, thus, helping combing.
Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.
6 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the DETANGLING function designation.
Ingredients with the DETANGLING function
Fatty acids, palm oil, diester with N,N,N-tris(hydroxyethyl)methanaminium methyl sulfate
PERFLUOROTETRALIN
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CAS 2342-07-6
Collagen hydrolyzates, 3-trimethylammoniopropyl derivatives, chlorides
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CAS 84012-44-2
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How the DETANGLING function is used in CosIng
The DETANGLING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 6 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.
Reducing or eliminating hair intertwining due to hair surface alteration or damage and, thus, helping combing.
Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.
Frequently asked questions
The DETANGLING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 6 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.
Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the DETANGLING function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.
Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.
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