SODIUM DIHYDROXYPROPYL DIPALMITOYL GLYCEROPHOSPHATE
cosing-live-100156Sodium Dihydroxypropyl Dipalmitoyl Glycerophosphate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
CAS 200880-41-7
Ingredient function
1 ingredients
EPILATING
Applied to the skin, and stripped off quickly to remove hair. With epilation the entire hair is removed from the follicle, whereas with depilation the hair is removed only to the surface of the skin.
Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.
1 ingredient in the EU CosIng inventory carries the EPILATING function designation.
Ingredients with the EPILATING function
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How the EPILATING function is used in CosIng
The EPILATING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 1 ingredient carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.
Applied to the skin, and stripped off quickly to remove hair. With epilation the entire hair is removed from the follicle, whereas with depilation the hair is removed only to the surface of the skin.
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 EPILATING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There is currently 1 ingredient 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 EPILATING 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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